[AMPS] Some tube questions...conversion to H2O cooling

measures 2@vc.net
Wed, 20 Sep 2000 10:35:06 -0700


>
>Bill wrote:
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>>      However, the real bargains are the 4X150A/7034. They sell cheap
>> because people don't want 150 watt plate dissipation tubes, but they
>> have the same specs and characteristic curves as the 4CX250B.
>
>Many moons ago, an engineer at Eimac in San Carlos told me "if you 
>supply enough air to keep their temperature within spec, the 4x150a's 
>are good for 250 watts dissipation."  
>
As I understand it, too much air is indicated when the tubes blow out of 
the sockets. 

cheers, George.  

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