[sdiy] iec connector confusion

[ASSI]

On Dienstag 28 Oktober 2008, Dan Snazelle wrote:
> i want to make sure this machine is safe. And as i am still
> soldering and connecting but need power to test at this stage, i
> was planning on installing the PSU in the case and then working
> around it. So i dont want to accidentaly touch the AC tabs (120
> volts) by mistake and get thrown across the room.

You should protect yourself against faults and stupidity alike (the 
latter is probably responsible for the majority of accidents).  Since 
you are actually taking responsibility for the safety of others by 
building equipment, you should really aquire the knowledge on how to 
do it correctly or always have someone check it who is qualified to 
do so.  It is usually a much better idea to use isolated, earth-free 
PSU for audio equipment anyway.  If you are really going to poke 
around a live PSU with pointy metal objects, do yourself and your 
family a favor and use at least a GFCI (max. 30mA) in front of all 
mains operated equipment reachable from your workspace and always 
test it before doing any work.  Covering the terminals and any 
prominent openings in the case during work is also a good idea, you 
really don't want any wire clippings falling into a PSU.  Also, have 
someone qualified test if the rest of the installation in your home 
is correctly done, otherwise you might think you are safe when you 
actually aren't.


Achim.
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