>
>Years ago when I used to build amplifiers with 250ths I didnt worry about
>cooling with the tubes somewhat out in the open. For a new project (really
>dont need a new one tho) am working on a single band amp with some 4-400a's
>in parallel.
>I have the air system sockets and chimneys for cooling. I dont have much
>experience nor knowledge regarding cooling.
? Heath invented the best, and quietest 3-500z cooling system ever. See
a SB-220. // Observe the cooling fins on the Eimac heat radiator cap.
Are they designed for lateral cooling or vertical cooling? .
> The tubes will sit on a 3" deep
>chassis. Would there be enough air with a muffin fan under each tube socket?
>Or would it be better to use a squirrel cage blower blowing into the chassis?
Air system sockets require high pressure, noisy blowers, not muffin fans.
.
cheers
- Rich..., 805.386.3734, www.vcnet.com/measures.
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