Anton Gÿsen wrote:

I have a capacitor rated 0.22 microfarads 250 V AC which came out of a
broken power tool (it was wired in series with the mains supply IIRC) -
would that do?

GOD, you're thick. You shouldn't be allowed ANYWHERE NEAR electricity.

Graham

Anton Gÿsen wrote:

Eeyore wrote:

He's in the UK though.

It's mostly 240-252V here. Despite the EU. The Chinese don't understand this and
design for 230V

I'm getting 232V out at the moment. It does vary of course.

New build ? Distant location from a major town or city ?

Graham

Anton Gÿsen wrote:

Eeyore wrote:

Find your local electrician's supply shop. And explain properly and in detail your problem. You may
actually have 'iffy' wiring because since it's the UK that *should not* happen on account of UK wiring
being probably to the best standard in the world. You probably need a proper electrical test and
certification if switching on a TV set can **** things up. Wouldn't surprise me in the USA though.

The wiring in this place is pretty old. There's still some old sockets
with round connectors dotted around the place, but I don't think they're
wired up.

You haven't checked ? They went out around the late 1950s / early1960's

Yes, your wiring needs checking. Get it down soon before the house burns down.

Graham

Adrian C wrote:

Anton Gÿsen wrote:
Adrian C wrote:

I want to be able to switch things on and off independently, i.e. I
don't want my DAC on when my FM tuner is on.

Well, that's my solution... Yes, it has that flaw. Tiny IMO.

OK, How about using remote control? eBay item 140272513313

BTW You do know the audiophool religion is to run things like DAC's 24
hours a day? If you turn them off, you have to run a excruciating
high-volume white noise burn-in cycle again before you can start
enjoying music again?

;-)

You forgot the $400 wooden volume control knob.

Graham

Eeyore wrote:

Anton Gÿsen wrote:

Eeyore wrote:

He's in the UK though.

It's mostly 240-252V here. Despite the EU. The Chinese don't understand this and
design for 230V
I'm getting 232V out at the moment. It does vary of course.

New build ? Distant location from a major town or city ?

No, it's an oldish bungalow on the outskirts of a town.

Adrian C wrote:
Anton Gÿsen wrote:
Adrian C wrote:

I want to be able to switch things on and off independently, i.e. I
don't want my DAC on when my FM tuner is on.

Well, that's my solution... Yes, it has that flaw. Tiny IMO.

OK, How about using remote control? eBay item 140272513313

Not a bad solution, if a bit pricey.

BTW You do know the audiophool religion is to run things like DAC's 24
hours a day? If you turn them off, you have to run a excruciating
high-volume white noise burn-in cycle again before you can start
enjoying music again?

I am aware of that, but I just can't bring myself to leave stuff on all
the time. I am happy to wait half an hour while my amp warms up.

Eeyore wrote:

Anton Gÿsen wrote:

Eeyore wrote:

Find your local electrician's supply shop. And explain properly and in detail your problem. You may
actually have 'iffy' wiring because since it's the UK that *should not* happen on account of UK wiring
being probably to the best standard in the world. You probably need a proper electrical test and
certification if switching on a TV set can **** things up. Wouldn't surprise me in the USA though.

The wiring in this place is pretty old. There's still some old sockets
with round connectors dotted around the place, but I don't think they're
wired up.

You haven't checked ? They went out around the late 1950s / early1960's

Yes, your wiring needs checking. Get it down soon before the house burns down.

I'm hoping to move out soon.

Eeyore wrote:

Anton Gÿsen wrote:

I have a capacitor rated 0.22 microfarads 250 V AC which came out of a
broken power tool (it was wired in series with the mains supply IIRC) -
would that do?

GOD, you're thick. You shouldn't be allowed ANYWHERE NEAR electricity.

Keep spreading the love, Graham.

Eeyore wrote:

Anton Gÿsen wrote:

But I don't care about the drop-out in sound when I switch my TV on.

So why are you whining about it ?

It makes me think that the DAC and/or its PSU is poorly designed as it
can't cope with a short power surge.

I do pull the plug but it's a drag... I'd rather a physical power switch
in an accessible place.

About 45 mins ago I was using a '4 way extension' with individual power switches.
Too much trouble for you to find one ?

No, I'm just a cheapskate.

"Anton Gÿsen" wrote in message
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Eeyore wrote:

Anton Gÿsen wrote:

I have a capacitor rated 0.22 microfarads 250 V AC which came out of a
broken power tool (it was wired in series with the mains supply IIRC) -
would that do?

GOD, you're thick. You shouldn't be allowed ANYWHERE NEAR electricity.

Keep spreading the love, Graham.

What I'm sure Graham meant to say was that the capacitor you have was
designed to go across the mains switch of the power tool as a suppressor. It
would only be in series with the mains supply when the switch was off, and
be shorted out by the switch when switched on. I would not want to use
capacitor rated at only 250 volts on the mains, I would prefer one rated at
least 350v.

S.


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