The only component I can think of that would be less stressed with 240v
would be the power switch, which would see less inrush current. I have
no idea if this is significant. Probably not!
Victor
73, Victor, 4X6GP
Rehovot, Israel
Formerly K2VCO
CWops no. 5
http://www.qsl.net/k2vco
On 19/09/2024 7:34 pm, Bernie and Cheryl wrote:
> Dear Folks:
>
> I have operated my KPA 500 off of a normal wall out let (120 volts)
for years now and have gotten good service. However, I've often
wondered if there would be a definite advantage to getting 240 volt
service into the shack, so that I could operate the amp off of that
supply, as opposed to a normal wall outlet. I recognize that there
would be less current draw. My question would be whether it would
lessen the wear and tear on the amp if I switched to 240 volts?
>
> Thanks and 73 de Bernie, KF0QS
>
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On 19/09/2024 7:34 pm, Bernie and Cheryl wrote:
Dear Folks:
I have operated my KPA 500 off of a normal wall out let (120 volts) for
years now and have gotten good service. However, I've often wondered if
there would be a definite advantage to getting 240 volt service into the
shack, so that I could operate the amp off of that supply, as opposed to
a normal wall outlet. I recognize that there would be less current
draw. My question would be whether it would lessen the wear and tear on
the amp if I switched to 240 volts?
Thanks and 73 de Bernie, KF0QS
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