DrewJD82
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Works for AC capacitors!
Works for AC capacitors!
Geo
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I can't argue with wanting to take the safe road but it's not a 5 min job for the OP.
Does he have to ship the amp out? Will the tech he uses fuck something else up? I am just weighing risk vs reward.
Geo
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I would say if you are going to do it, don't take the old ones off the board. Just attach the new ones to the old leads.
This way you don't hurt the board or have to take it out.
This way you don't hurt the board or have to take it out.
griff10672
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The ones he needs replacing are accessible from the top .... doesnt have to pull the board ... its only four pads total ...
I think he could do it no problem ...
I doubt he even needs to drain any caps ... most modern amps diffuse their voltage on their own in a few minutes ..
Doesn't mean he shouldn't check if it's safe ....
Shit if he wants to send the chassis to me I'll do it for free ...
JackBootedThug
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That’s how I discharge the big ones on the ac units.
SgtThump
Real OG
I'll get the caps in hand and come back to this thread to revisit.
SgtThump
Real OG
Blad at BAD is sending me the caps free of charge. I'm surprised Dave said "sell the caps to him", but Blad made it right. 
They should be here by Friday.
They should be here by Friday.
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JackBootedThug
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This man knows….
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nightlight
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Good luck, @SgtThump. Remember, safety first.
SgtThump
Real OG
Replaced the caps this morning. No shocks and everything works.
Thanks to everyone, but especially @griff10672 and @harddriver!
Thanks to everyone, but especially @griff10672 and @harddriver!
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Alpha Stryke
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One HVAC shop i worked in we zapped each other w/ 470v run/start caps for fun.
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harddriver
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I'm glad it worked out for you!
I think Dave builds very serviceable amplifiers and stands behind his products to boot! 
What happened to the VH4, I thought that amp was doing everything you wanted?
SgtThump
Real OG
I'm glad it worked out for you!
What happened to the VH4, I thought that amp was doing everything you wante
You act by like I can only have 1 amp at a time! Lol
The VH4 isn’t going anywhere! I love that amp. I’m taking it to a gig tonight again. Smallbox was a trade for a guitar I was selling. Always wanted one. It sounds great!
griff10672
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JackBootedThug
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In prison we would get each other with oc… buddies takin a shit…. Spray it under the door…put a dab on the phone reciever… good times….
Alpha Stryke
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Don't scratch yer nards after cutting Serrano's or Habenero's thats all im going to say.
The OC stuff can definetly ruin your day when properly applied.
The OC stuff can definetly ruin your day when properly applied.
Exo-metal
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Geo
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It obviously hasn't effected you at all.
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harddriver
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OH no....This is Rig Talk... home of the amp whores.............Myself included...............
