[AMPS] AL-1500, AL-82, AL-1200, QRO???

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>
>Hi Ian,
>
>Someone wrote:
>> >in other words, can the fil. transformer CT handle a several kV spike
>> > during a hv arc.?  Putting the glitch R in the pos. lead eliminates
>> >this problem.  On a Henry 3KA, 2K4,et cetera, the 7.5-ohm glitch
>> >resistor in the neg. circuitry is virtually certain to burn out 
>> >during a glitch.  
>
>That is simply wrong Ian if the write of that pearl is implying a 
>negative lead glitch resistor is any different than a positive lead 
>glitch resistor.
>
>The filament transformer sees exactly the same "glitch voltage" no 
>matter what lead of the supply the glitch resistor is placed. The 
>only potential problem is insulation of the negative rail between the 
>filter capacitors and the glitch resistor.
>
>
  Eimac & Svetlana put the glitch R in the positive lead.  To check out 
Mr. Rauch's statement, follow diagrams. 

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-  Rich..., 805.386.3734, www.vcnet.com/measures.  
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