Stc-1000 build; please help with wiring!

[jrowland74]

I am trying to figure out how to wire up my stc-1000. I am using an old computer cord for the main power supply, but am confused about the wiring. I was expecting black, white and green, but what is this bare wire?

 

[Misplaced_Canuck]

I am trying to figure out how to wire up my stc-1000. I am using an old computer cord for the main power supply, but am confused about the wiring. I was expecting black, white and green, but what is this bare wire?

Doesn't do anything, it's probably cloth.

Green is ground. You can confirm with a continuity tester.

MC

 

[jrowland74]

Cloth? It's definitely metal

 

[Stealthcruiser]

It's a form of "shielding" wire.........Was it wrapped around the other three when you stripped back the outer sheath?


Edit: That, or a "trace" wire, to help find a circuit in a bundle of wires.

Should not be hooked up at the "plug" end, if you only have three prongs there.

But I say shielding, for cutting down on electrical interference.

 

[jrowland74]

I kind of thought it was shielding too, but it wasn't wrapped. I ignored it and everything seems to be working fine

 

[Misplaced_Canuck]

Cloth? It's definitely metal

It looked frayed at one end, hence my thought.

MC