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Post by larryguitar54 on Jan 21, 2021 4:08:07 GMT -5
I noticed that on some of the newer amps the power and standby switch in the back comes with some sort of a rubberized plastic cover. I assume it's there for some insulation and protect against touching a hot switch. I'd like to make that change myself if it's an easy mod. Anybody done that or have experience?
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Post by Cal-Woody on Jan 21, 2021 11:35:01 GMT -5
It's true that those covers will deteriorate in time and become gooey and will need replacement, but I think their intention was to minimize damage from dust and debris from entering the switch. Without the amp you are talking about, it may be possible to change it out for a preferred type, with maybe a metal plate of some kind to make it all grounded to the chassis and have the classic On and Off lever switches. So I think it's just a matter of your preference. I have some of these type of covers on a few pieces of equipment and they have become tacky as well as some of my control buttons. It's very disturbing that the equipment isn't that old but find it disturbing that this isn't cheap gear and that the buttons are sticky to touch!! So, dust protection is its purpose and I think that's the question being asked? Best regards, Woody
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Post by Peegoo 🏁 on Jan 30, 2021 17:17:55 GMT -5
I noticed that on some of the newer amps the power and standby switch in the back comes with some sort of a rubberized plastic cover. I assume it's there for some insulation and protect against touching a hot switch. I'd like to make that change myself if it's an easy mod. Anybody done that or have experience? You can buy these rubber "boots" for switches, but you have to know the thread size because they screw on; they have a molded-in brass (or other metal) threaded collar. These are not for heat insulation; they're to seal the exterior of the switch from water and crud ingress through the gap around the switch bat. Looky here: www.amazon.com/Toggle-Switch-Boots-Black-Marine/dp/B01BIDTAEE/ref=asc_df_B01BIDTAEE/
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