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[AMPS] Grid Current Indication-SB220

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Subject: [AMPS] Grid Current Indication-SB220
From: 2@vc.net (measures)
Date: Sun, 22 Oct 2000 15:02:56 -0700
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><italic><color><param>0000,0000,0000</param>> I have just acquired an 
>SB220 that had a parasitic oscillation. I have =
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></italic>...and you know that it was a "parasitic"  because???<italic>
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>> repaired the burnt components and nothing is smoking now. I get a =
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>> negative reading when switching to the "grid" setting on the meter. =
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>> (Enough to pin the meter to the negative side). This occurs with no =
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>> tubes installed, so problems in the grid circuit seem unlikely.=20 Any
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>> hints as to what to look for?=20</italic></color>
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>I'd look for an open grid shunt.
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good advice
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>When you fix that. I'd look at the tubes.
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Looking at the tubes requires a high-pot. tester to measure the grid/fil. 
breakdown voltage.  .  
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-  Rich..., 805.386.3734, www.vcnet.com/measures.  
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