@jea48 ,
Would you recommend getting a DC blocker for every system?
I know not all lines have DC, but just as a precaution?
Bob
Would you recommend getting a DC blocker for every system?
I know not all lines have DC, but just as a precaution?
Bob
DC Offset Blocker/Killer - where to buy in the USA
gdnrbob2,190 posts01-07-2019 1:21pm No, I wouldn’t. There is not any need for a blocker unless you have DC offset on the AC mains. If you have a piece of equipment with a torid transformer that is buzzing loudly then it may be being caused by DC on the mains. The best way to find out is to measure for it. Measure for it the correct way. I am surprised there is not someone building a low-pass filter device to use on the AC mains to measure for DC on the mains using a regular DMM. For a DIY project it would be pretty simple to make one. All you need is, 1 - male plug (to plug into the wall outlet) 1 - 100K 1 watt resistor 1 - 22uF non-polar capacitor 2 - alligator clips for the probes of the DMM Maybe a short piece of 2 wire zip cord Soldering Iron Solder You could even install the resistor and cap in a small PVC plastic box with cover. Connect a short 2 wire power cord and male plug. Install a couple of recessed insulated female jacks for inserting of the probes of a DMM. Jim . |
@jea48 I wish there was a video or some kind of a drawing of how to make this simple low-pass filter device but yet too complicated for me and some others. I am a graphics designer by trade and not an electrician but I am willing to give a go to make one I am no afraid but only if I see it how it is made. I do have a soldering Iron and solder plus those alligator clips so I am half way there. I went to fry's electronics and the only item they were out of all the milion items they sell were the 100K 1 watt resistor and the capacitor. How unlucky I am that I drove like about 45 each way to get to the store. |
I wish there was a video or some kind of a drawing of how to make this simple low-pass filter device but yet too complicated for me and some others. Google, first hit: https://www.stereo.net.au/forums/topic/75460-diy-main-dc-blocker/ |