[AMPS] 922 Power supply

measures 2@vc.net
Tue, 5 Sep 2000 20:08:00 -0700


>
>I think someone claimed the 922 power supply won't handle 600-
>800 watts dc power, while the cooling system is more than enough 
>to cool the tubes while they are dissipating that power.
>
>That isn't true. 
>
>Remember I was discussing a dc condition, to "cook" the tubes 
>with the anodes red to getter them. The supply will marginally 
>handle that power, but the cooling system won't keep the base 
>seals at safe temperatures.
>
My guess is that you have not tested a 922 cooling system.  I had my 
doubts at first, but I found that it works way better than it looks.  The 
black, perforated plate is a key component. 

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-  Rich..., 805.386.3734, www.vcnet.com/measures.  
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