Well .. I would NOT use that clearance --- "about" one inch is really
putting it at minimal, especially if the amp would be operating in a dusty,
damp environment .. Perhaps a Teflon shield may put my mind at rest a wee
bit ... 73, Mark AA6DX
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Isbell" <millenniumfalcon@cableone.net>
To: "Mail list Amplifiers" <amps@contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, June 14, 2003 9:59 AM
Subject: [Amps] Anode clearance and Chassis WANTED
> I am building a 4-1000A linear and will have 4KV on the anode. What is
> the MINIMUM clearance I must have from the anode to the top of the metal
> cabinet? It looks like it will be about 1" in my present configuration.
> Will that be sufficient to prevent any problems?
>
> I am looking for a chassis 14"x13.25"x3.25".........may have to go to a
> shorter one if the answer to above question is NO but really need the
> 3.25" for the input tuning box to fit.
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