>paul
> your right it could be, but i check that with my meter which is a fluke
>8700 and it seems to be ok, their is one thing that seems out of line is
>the plate voltage when in stand by is going up over 3500 volts according
>to the meter on the amp, i would like to know if thats normal or if their
>is a problem there,under load it drops back down to about 3200.
>the reason i ask is i have had two different flash overs in the amp in the
>b+. the surge ris flashed and the rf choke flashed. then i can take the
>tube out and it will be ok. and it has happend with it setting their on a
>dummy load. paul you can check everthing else and it seems to be ok. the
>amp works great when its working.
>
My guess is that to see what's what, the tubes need to be tested with a
high-pot.. // A surge/glitch R flashover indicates a design problem.
Unless the glitch R can survive faults without damage, it does not
provide protection.
cheers
- Rich..., 805.386.3734, www.vcnet.com/measures.
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