Actually, the resistors will affect the reading, but if you have a very
high impedance DVM the effect will be small. I prefer to not use
resistors so that I could use any voltmeter I have and not have to
calculate how far off it would be.
Some form of isolation and current limiting is required as part of the
filament voltage sample. I agree that using a Simpson 260 or other low
"ohms-per-volt" VOMs will cause errors in the reading when using high-value
isolation resistors. But when using a DVM, especially one with true RMS
capabilities, the measured sample voltage will be identical to that as
measured at the tube.
Even when trying your best to avoid a test lead short, it seems that Murphy
is always present. At a minimum, one could use a lower resistance value to
solve the dilemma you present, but use very low-wattage resistors, or even
small micro fuses in line with the sample leads and close to the socket and
bifilar choke.
-Paul, W9AC
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