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Grounding the Mills Violano Power Converter
By John Kadlec

What is the proper method of grounding a Mills converter?  First: is
the external ground connection between AC and DC output of the converter
necessary to the operation of the instrument?  If it is necessary, would
a 2-wire cord set and polarized plug reduce the shock hazard, or is a
3-wire cord set with grounded converter frame, the proper method?

Second:  if the external ground connection at the converter is not
necessary, would eliminating this ground connection together with a
2-wire cord set and polarized plug, reduce the shock hazard, or should
a 3-wire cord set with grounded converter frame, still be used?  Any
and all comments appreciated.

John Kadlec


(Message sent Sun 1 Feb 2004, 20:02:02 GMT, from time zone GMT-0500.)

Key Words in Subject:  Converter, Grounding, Mills, Power, Violano

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