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Powering off Equipment-Silly question

Hello

Is there any difference between powering off an amp by pulling the cord out of the wall vs hitting the Off Button?

I ask, because my amp has a wood face plate and due to the cold weather it has swelled to the point where the power button is stuck and will not release.

Will any harm be done by pulling the power cord out of the wall? I would think that both pretty much do the same thing,, ie, cut of AC to the unit.. however given the choice, (which I do not have) it is advisable to use the power switch.
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ellery911
549 posts
 
I agree with Reubent's comment...I think a dehumidifier would help in your button sticking situation.
seandtaylor99
1,262 posts
 
HI Justlisten, I didn't realize it was a tube amp. I use all solid state so even though I'm still in N. CA it's not too expensive to leave it on.

I'd be amazed if you have a damp problem is you're in the bay area. Until the last few days the air has been so dry I've been having problems with the skin on my hands cracking .... ouch !
kck
184 posts
 
It's possible the area surrounding the switch shrank to where the button becomes inop. In my home, some of the doors get too "tight" for their openings in the winter, giving the impression that the door has expanded, but it is the other way around.

Only hole in this theory may be that the heat of the amp itself should compensate for the cold environment, but who knows as to location...
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