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Originally Posted by JohnH
Replacement PCB arrived today - fitted - it works, great service from SBig.
And a word of warning about LAB type power supplies - these often allow the ground to float - that is the -ve pole is not a true ground (earth). This is done, I think, to reduce noise.
BUT
In my case the difference between +ve and -ve was 13.8V the difference between -ve and earth was 24.7V baaad.
Bottom line is don't assume - check.
Regards
John
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John, as ex engineer that worked with PS for long time - most of power supplies are floating - ea 0 volts is not tied to the Earth