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Re: [Amps] 3CX800 and blower

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Subject: Re: [Amps] 3CX800 and blower
From: Peter Junker <dg6man@pjconsult.de>
Reply-to: dg6man@pjconsult.de
Date: Mon, 7 Sep 2009 16:42:56 +0200
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Dear Dave,

Planar tubes always have to be run with airflow.

Failure to run a planar tube on filament without airflow
is leading to the destruction of the tube.


vy 73 de DG6MAN

Peter


> Does a 3CX800A7 require airflow any time the filament is lit, like, say,
> 3-500Z glass tubes with tender seals and 70-watt filaments?
>
> I'm thinking of leaving the (unobtanium) blower turned off, to lower wear
> and tear, until I need the power.
>
> Yep, I'm aware of the potential hazard of a senior moment: I have in mind a
> no-blower-no-operate interlock scheme.
>
> Tia & brgds,
> Dave, W8FGX
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