That's right. The energy stored in a vacuum cap is extremely small. The energy stored in a power supply is very large. When a HV path arcs, it's a "big bang" unless some resistance or impedance limit
The vac. capacitor itself is an extraordinary source of (peak) current during an internal arc. amen to that. later - Rich..., 805.386.3734, www.vcnet.com/measures. end -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.cont
I distinctly remember in the film "Asteriod", that the approaching objects made a roaring, wishing sound in the vacuum of space. Ian (no other ID offered). -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/F
Tnx everybody who contributed in this discussion. But I am still mixed up: How can a new 3-500Z tube, pushed to around 250 watts output, power glow? How can two different new tubes behave in exactly
Gentleman, could Han's problem not be a huge SWR on the output of the tube, unrelated to anything more exotic? Ian ZS6BTE -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/FAQ/amps Submissions: amps@contestin
I had a similar problem with a Heath SB-220 on 10 meters. Turned out I did not have the loading control advanced enough by far. Regards, Mike N4NT@chartertn.net glow? current SB temperature anode had
Depends on the input power. If the DC input power is only 300 watts with 250 watts out, the tube will not glow red. If the dc input power is 500 watts with 250 watts out, the tube WILL glow red. Glo
A too-huge SWR is indicated by the Loading-capacitor being at one of its stops when the amplifier is tuned up. - Rich..., 805.386.3734, www.vcnet.com/measures. end -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesti