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Description of Item:
This is the premier Bridge Snubber upgrade kit on the web for PL400, PL700 and other
amplifiers. It is a professional-class upgrade product, meticulously engineered
to look and perform better than the original point to point snubber options.
The board assembly goes together quickly and easily to mount on your bridge rectifier
(50A, 600V Bridge recommended, Genesic KBPC5006T or equivalent) to make your upgrade look well arranged and neat
while providing attenuation of rectifier snap off RFI.
The printed circuit board is a high quality
FR-4 based, epoxy-glass PCB with HASL tin/lead plating on the solder pad areas.
The PCB is 0.062 inch thick double sided circuit board with plated through holes
and white epoxy silkscreen legends on the component side and green solder mask on
both sides. It is a direct drop in over the four Bridge Rectifier Faston tabs.
This board also includes 2 additional
wire holes to attach the AC wire connections needed for the Watts Abundant DC Protect
assembly and eliminates the need to solder a separate wire onto the bridge tab which
can be difficult. 1-Bridge Snubber Bare Board
4-0.022uF, 400V Film capacitors
1-Stainless steel 10-32x1-3/4" Phillips head screw (for PL700 applications)
2-Stainless steel 10-32 hex nuts (for PL700 applications)1-Stainless steel #10
internal tooth lockwasher (for PL700 applications)
You get what you see in the picture above, ready to assemble and install.
Follow the photos for proper assembly.
This upgrade kit is for skilled technicians. While building and installation is
not a difficult procedure, the installer should be familiar and comfortable with
working on electronic equipment and using a soldering station and associated tools.
Ensure good control of soldering iron temperature, not exceeding 650 degrees so
your wiring is not ruined by excessive heat. If you are not familiar with working
on electronic equipment or do not possess the proper equipment, it is recommended
that you take your amplifier to a service technician that can perform the Bus Bar
Upgrade and installation for you.
Photos of the Bridge Snubber installed in the PL700B application is shown below.
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PL700B and PL700 Series 2 Installation Recommendations:
When installing in the PL700B or PL700 Series 2, the bridge rectifier will be moved
to the hole location where the band strap is attached. It is recommended (but
not essential) that the screw holding the bridge rectifier to the die cast cradle
be upgraded to the 10-32 x 1-3/4" screw size (included) from the original 6-32
screw that was in the amplifier. This is shown in the PL700B illustration
above. This requires removing the transformer and separating the die cast
cradle piece from the transformer. Bore out the original hole that the 6-32
screw passed through to a diameter of 0.203" (13/64" drill) or 0.204"
(#6 drill) to allow clearance for the 10-32 x 1-3/4" screw provided.
Using a drill press is recommended (but not essential) for this operation.
Once the hole is bored out, pass the 10-32 screw through the die cast cradle hole
from the transformer side, mount the new bridge rectifier (Genesic KBPC5006T recommended)
on the same screw, add the #10 internal tooth lockwasher provided and thread on
the 10-32 hex nut provided. Orient the bridge positive terminal so that it
will face towards the amplifier electronics once installed. Tighten the hex
nut securely. Reinstall the die cast cradle onto the transformer in reverse
order to the disassembly process. Now may be a good time to consider insulating
the four transformer bolts with plastic drinking straws while it is apart.
Bore the hole in the capacitor band clamp out to the same 0.203 - 0.204" dimension
using the drill you used for the die cast cradle. Be careful not to deform
the thin aluminum strap.
This enhanced bridge mounting is pictured above.
For a deeper dive into the assembly details, check out this link:
PL700B & PL700 Series 2 Enhanced Installation
Photo Illustrations
This kit is sold AS-NEW with no returns.
Ship From Zip Code: 01564
Shipping Weight:8 oz.
Your purchase will be professionally and neatly packaged for shipment. International
orders are welcome
Shipping charges are not included and will be computed based on your 'ship to'
location (please provide a ZIP code for USA addresses and your complete address
if an international destination).
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