>
>On Mon, 16 Apr 2001 10:13:22 -0700 measures <2@vc.net> writes:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>5w zeners are cheap enough. I have never had a string short in a
>>screen
>>regulator.
>>
>>cheers
>>
>>- Rich..., 805.386.3734, www.vcnet.com/measures.
>>end
>>
>
>Hi Rich,
> Well, I've never had a string short either... mostly because I've never
>used that method.
>
> I do protect the screen cap, in the socket on my 4CX1500, with
>varistors, since that part is worth more that the tube! And my screen
>regulator, which is similar to what is shown on Ian's webpage, has a
>large enough R in the FET drain that it would also survive an... event.
>
> Neither of our personal experiences are particularly applicable to
>Steve's original query as he has already ventured beyond... and toasted
>said string. :-)
>
>73 & Good Evening,
cheers, Marv
- Rich..., 805.386.3734, www.vcnet.com/measures.
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