[AMPS] Dentron 10-160L replacement xformer woes...

[Phil Clements]

> Anyway I replaced the transformer with a Peter Dahl and now rather than the
> 2400V resting plate voltage I get 3000V. The problem I am seeing is that with
> even 7V of negative grid bias I get a no signal grid current of about 160mA
> and plate current of about 200mA. With the original transformer the grid
> current was near zero.

Adjust the bias until meter readings return to factory specs.
Check for proper filament voltage at the tube pins...this may be high also......
GL!
Phil, K5PC





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