To Bias an Amp with 8 pin dual bias probe...

[Racerx2k]

See, that's just it, no one should ever feel too comfortable around electricity. Complacency is the main contributor to most accidents. There can be about 500 V in these things, so it should not be taken lightly. as part of my job, I am required to be trained in arc flash protection, so I've seen what can happen to people in cases of electrical shock and arc flashing. Now, I'm not saying that arc flash is a hazard in this situation. All I'm saying is there ARE some hazards in there, so BE CAREFUL. I know when I biased my Laney, the first thing to do was to read the plate voltage, which, I think was about 453 volts.

Here is a thread over at the Laney forums about biasing:

http://laney-posse.co.uk/theposse/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=98

[phill_up]

See, that's just it, no one should ever feel too comfortable around electricity.

There's a difference in "too comfortable" and very comfortable

[emperor_black]

There's a difference in "too comfortable" and very comfortable

yeah. We've all heard that water and electricity dont mix. Well, the human body is 60% water. But the other 40% in me tells me "go for it!"

[Cygnus X1]

There's a difference in "too comfortable" and very comfortable

No, Phil. I wasn't pointing fingers at you.
It's just the way I am, very cautious but at the same time knowing how and when to balance the hazards to the actual risk.

You don't have to look around very much to see just what I'm talking about (not in this thread). Not just about safety-about tube amp knowledge and myths. It's just best to let people know that hooking up with DC current is a bit different than getting a nice clip from a wall socket. Not the same...it's not the volts, it's current that kills. And DC current is worse.
A car battery is only 12 volts, but kicks out 50 amps of current! I'll take 120V AC at 15 amps, if given a choice!
BTW, I have never been shocked on an amp...yet. And don't think I will.

[emperor_black]

Yup DC is FAR worse than AC. Hits right at your heart. Ever tried shorting the tips of a 1.5V battery? The spark is enough to burn your finger. That is proly 500 mA max.

But the question is, the caps have DC voltage up to 500V. What amps do they carry?
**off to look at the carvin manual**

EDIT: Never mind the "doh" question. Forgot my basics. Caps have potential difference between terminals measured in volts and not amps.