Hey everyone, I'm a first-time cab owner and I just wanted to see if anyone had recommendations for some equipment and general safety tips.
For equipment:
I intend to hook the cab (Blast City) up in a carpeted room. Should I put it on something like a piece of wood or some kind of insulated mat rather than just leave it on the carpet? I'm thinking about moving it out onto a wood porch when people come over, anything to take into consideration there?
Are there any fire hazards to watch out for? It's been recapped. I'll give it room to breathe in the back and keep a fire extinguisher handy, but I assume the chances of a fire are minimal. Its outlet and the outlets around it won't have anything else powered on.
My main electrical concern is electrocution. I'll stay out of the back panel/monitor area without gloves, but I plan to swap boards out on a regular basis. I'll make sure the control panel is grounded with a multimeter. What's the best place to put the other probe? I have a repro panel coming from Alberto, and I'll make sure the ground wire is attached. Anything else to watch out for there?
The difference between US and Japan electrical systems are minimal so I'm not worried about a voltage converter or anything. Would anything more than a Tripp Lite surge protector be necessary?
Thanks!
For equipment:
- What's a good soldering iron? Mine is a cheap old Radio Shack iron with a huge tip. I want something more precise for surface-mount stuff. Anything recommended for desoldering? I use a big plastic solder sucker and desoldering braid.
- What class of gloves are recommended when dealing with the monitor? I don't intend to mess with it too much other than installing convergence strips, but I'd rather be safe.
- There are some convergence issues in the corners of the monitor, what's a good source for convergence strips or a reliable way to make some myself?
- Anything else that might come in handy?
I intend to hook the cab (Blast City) up in a carpeted room. Should I put it on something like a piece of wood or some kind of insulated mat rather than just leave it on the carpet? I'm thinking about moving it out onto a wood porch when people come over, anything to take into consideration there?
Are there any fire hazards to watch out for? It's been recapped. I'll give it room to breathe in the back and keep a fire extinguisher handy, but I assume the chances of a fire are minimal. Its outlet and the outlets around it won't have anything else powered on.
My main electrical concern is electrocution. I'll stay out of the back panel/monitor area without gloves, but I plan to swap boards out on a regular basis. I'll make sure the control panel is grounded with a multimeter. What's the best place to put the other probe? I have a repro panel coming from Alberto, and I'll make sure the ground wire is attached. Anything else to watch out for there?
The difference between US and Japan electrical systems are minimal so I'm not worried about a voltage converter or anything. Would anything more than a Tripp Lite surge protector be necessary?
Thanks!