[AMPS] 8171 filament choke?

[Rich Measures]

>
>Hello again,
>
>Does the 8171 require a filament choke?  

€   The fil. is RF grounded.  

>What is the "classic"
>construction method for large filament chokes in an amplifier of "this
>size"?
>
For an 8160/3cx10000A7, the fil. choke goes in the pri. of the fil. 
transformer.  The fil transformer is insulated from chassis ground.  

>Henry 8877 amplifiers in the console form had the filament transformer in
>the power supply pedestal, fed up with large wire to sprague "bulk-head"
>feed through caps. 
>
>What would one use as an 8171 high current panel feed through cap(s)  if
>required?
>
€   The fil. transformer goes under the chassis, next to the tube socket. 
 



Rich...

R. L. Measures, 805-386-3734, AG6K, www.vcnet.com/measures  


--
FAQ on WWW:               http://www.contesting.com/ampfaq.html
Submissions:              amps@contesting.com
Administrative requests:  amps-REQUEST@contesting.com
Problems:                 owner-amps@contesting.com
Search:                   http://www.contesting.com/km9p/search.htm