[Amps] Trio TL-922 Filament Transformer...

G3rzp at aol.com G3rzp at aol.com
Sat Nov 20 06:46:21 EST 2004


 
In a message dated 20/11/2004 11:40:21 GMT Standard Time, r at somis.org  writes:

Since T2  is unfused, if one of the tubes grid-filament 
shorts, the +110vdc  cutoff-bias supply that is powered by the 80Vrms 
winding on T2 sees a  short


In my innocence, I would say that's bad design. In fact, to my mind, it has  
the potential to be downright dangerous. It certainly doesn't meet good  
wiring practice requirements. If I had one, fitting a fuse (in a decent holder -  
not one intended for in line use in cars) would be high priority.
 
73
 
Peter G3RZP


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