Phil Clements wrote:
>I have a vague memory that one of the valve/tube manufacturers suggests
>limiting discharge current to 40-50A for 'normal' tubes, which would imply a
>higher resistance. Can anyone confirm/correct please?
>
>Eimac has a discharge limit for their tubes, depending on size.
>It is not in current, but in Joules.
>
A copy of the original Eimac Bulletin is at:
www.ifwtech.co.uk/g3sek/misc/bull17.pdf
They mention limits of both 40A and 4J, for tubes up to 1500W
dissipation.
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