vendredi 2 mai 2014

Important Safety Tips In Vintage Audio Repair

By Essie Osborn


In modern homes and places, music has become part of our lives. Stereos have been fitted in homes, cars and even on gadgets such as mobile phones hence improving portability of music. However, at times they may have problems, hence preventing owners from enjoying their music. When undertaking vintage audio repair, a safety kit is important.

One should not wear any ornaments or jewelry, especially those made of metal. This could accidentally come into contact with the circuitry of the device. If the device is on, it could conduct current, therefore electrocution. Cover long hair as well as it may get caught in the moving parts, for example fans fitted in high magnitude speakers and stereos.

In case the green mother bards have to be at any one time detached from the device, certain measures should be put in place. For instance, the material on which they are to be placed on should be covered using an insulating material. By doing so, you go a long way in ensuring that no short circuiting occurs. On the other hand, do not use bare hands while handling it as this may cause an electrocution.

Ensure the device has been plugged before the procedure begins. One can use things such as clip heads and lead drivers to plug the material. When handling live wires, ensure that you use an insulated screw driver. This helps in preventing the speaker from getting damaging ad avoiding electrocution.

Use the appropriate tools for each task. For example, when undertaking soldering tasks, use the required soldering equipment. In case you are not sure about how the soldering devices are to be used, seek assistance from an expert. Always make sure that you are sure of anything you do before doing it. This way, you prevent potential accidents.

Conduct as many tests as possible with the equipment unplugged and when it is powered off. Check on the semiconductors of the sound output device. It can be done through testing for shots and the fuse resistors. Check for opens present in them. At all times use a volt meter for the purpose of testing the power supply to the motherboard of the speaker. Remember that high magnitude speakers have large supply filter resistors.

In case4 you are fatigued, avoid undertaking repairs. This is because your mind might not be in a sate to carry out the exercise. Thus, you may do it inefficiently. This is due to making of poor decisions.

Do not assume anything. Before making any conclusion, ensure that the choice you are getting to is an informed one. Always seek assistance where you are not sure. Once you do all these, you can be sure that the device will be in good condition.




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