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Re: [Amps] ameritron update on blown grid resistors.

To: "Dan" <dpipes@earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: [Amps] ameritron update on blown grid resistors.
From: R.Measures <r@somis.org>
Date: Mon, 3 Jan 2005 12:41:39 -0800
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On Jan 3, 2005, at 8:09 AM, Dan wrote:


Well.. I replaced the blown resistor hoping that it just went on its own.. no go. quickly switched on the power and same resistor arc'd and blew. Does this mean the tube is bad? or at least an indicator? I have again checked everythign related and in the area no burn marks on anything BUT the resistor. Is there a way to test the tube or look for something on the tube?

A high-potential tester will tell you if the tube has enough leakage current between the anode and the grid to blow the grid resistor. .Normal leakage-I is under 10uA at 3000v.


I have ordered a new set of tubes and shoudl have ina coule of days but right now I am looking for ideas as I hate to put a brand new tube in the amp until i know what is going on
thanks for any ideas


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