Ground loop eliminator

​Description

    

A common problem in audiophile and HT setup is the existence of humming noise. A common solution is to lift the ground by disconnecting the Earth (aka remove ground connector) from the equipment. While this method may be effective in some cases, it poses an electrical hazard, potentially damaging the associated equipment as well as personal injury.

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This Ground Loop Eliminator module is designed to be simple, safe and effective. Its simple design makes it ideal for DIY projects or as an add-ons to your equipment while maintaining electrical safety. Installation is quite easy and only has 3 steps:

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1. connect Earth from main to connector Chassis 1 or 2,

2. connect chassis to connector Chassis 1 or 2,

3. connect the 0 Volt Line of your device's circuit(s) to any GND 1 to 3 terminals.

 

It can accommodate spade connectors, direct soldering or both.  This module is  intended to be installed by qualified electrician / technician or if you’re familiar and have good knowledge of electronic components and electrical safety.

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Specification
 

• 50 x 50 mm

• 2 layers, 2 mm thickness white PCB

• copper weight 2 oz

• 4 x M3 mounting holes

• surface finish: ENIG (Electroless Nickel Immersion Gold), RoHS Lead-free

• Components:

• 5 Watts 500V wireround resistor (Welwyn)

• Safety Ceramic Cap 400V (Vishay)

• bridge rectifier 35A 1KV (Vishay)

• solder: Mundorf MSolder SUPREME SilverGold

• hardware included: 4 X M3 10mm standoffs, 8 X M3 mounting screws, 3 X 20cm 16AWG wires (crimped insulated quick disconnects)

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     *parts may be substituted with equivalent specifications due to global supply shortage

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Warranty

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Since this module will be custom installed by the customer, it will not come with any warranty unless it is proven to be dead on arrival (DoA).  We will gladly accept return of unopened and sealed product within 15 days of purchase.  No return will be accepted after 15 days of purchase. This 15 Day period applies only to products purchased within the Canada only.

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To get a 100% refund minus the cost of shipping:

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1. Customer must contact our Customer Service within 15-days of the shipping/pick-update for a RMA (return merchandise authorization) number. A RMA number issued by our Customer Service is required for all returns;

2. Customer must provide us with a tracking number from their shipping company within the next 5 days after RMA number has issued. The returning product(s) shipped to Ooctolab must be prepaid, insured and in their original unopened/sealed package. The returning product(s) return to Ooctolab must be in resaleable condition and in their original unopened/sealed package. The RMA number needs to be clearly visible on the exterior of the packaging, for drop-off please contact customer service;

3.  Once the unit is examined and meet the return requirement, the customer will receive a 100% refund minus original shipping cost. Customer will not be reimbursed for the cost of original nor return shipping cost;

If you purchased a unit through a third-party vendor, please contact the vendor for further information.

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CHANGE OF 15 DAY RETURN TERMS

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This 15 Day Return Period may or subject to change without prior notice

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Disclaimer & Warning

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This module is intended to be installed by electronics technician or if you’re good knowledge of electronics theory,competence  and safety electrical practice. The above instructions only covers the internal wiring needed for installation of Ground Loop Eliminator. For detailed information of your household or commercial wiring practices, you must contact your local power supply authority/company and electric code of your country, city or where you live. Also make sure installation of this module is legal in your country, city or your location. Working with any household electrical current is extremely dangerous and can lead to serious injury or fatality. If you are unsure of the procedures, wiring diagram, terminology or anything, you must seek assistance from a qualified electrician. It may be illegal (and/ or unlawful) for you to perform your own wiring, even for any equipment that connects through a standard wall outlet. Since this module is installed by yourself, warranty will not cover this module. By purchasing and installing this product, you release Ooctolab and its staff, agents, re-sellers, suppliers, distributors of any and all liabilities related to the use or installation of this product, including but not limited to financial, equipment damage, personal injury or death.