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Re: [Amps] LK500ZB (2 x 3-500Z), most likely cause of zap/arc?

To: "Carl Clawson" <carlclawson@verizon.net>, <amps@contesting.com>
Subject: Re: [Amps] LK500ZB (2 x 3-500Z), most likely cause of zap/arc?
From: "Carl" <km1h@jeremy.mv.com>
Date: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:40:20 -0500
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>
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Carl [mailto:km1h@jeremy.mv.com]
>>
>> Where is this visible arcing taking place?
>>
>> Carl
>> KM1H
>>
>
> Well, I was looking at the plate current meter when it happened but my
> impression was that it was around the top of the tube compartment, 
> possibly
> arcing from the plates to the cabinet or thereabouts. Next time I 
> sacrifice
> another resistor I'll get someone else to watch while I tune up.
>
> 73, Carl WS7L

With the cover off it should be a 1 man show. If its arcing to the cabinet 
it will leave visible evidence.

Dirt  and/or nicotine can cause lots of arcing also.

Carl
KM1H


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