[Amps] Henry 3kA Choke input Pwr Supply Overvoltage Query

[w5ba@charter.net]

If anyone has one of these 20K ohm 100 W bleeders spare to their needs or could suggest a source, I could use one to replace one that is damaged in my 2K-3.

Thanks and 73,
Gerald  W5BA

> 
> From: "Phil Clements" <philc at texascellnet.com>
> Date: 2005/11/18 Fri AM 11:01:05 EST
> To: <TexasRF at aol.com>,  <amps at contesting.com>,  <w2cqm at juno.com>
> Subject: Re: [Amps] Henry 3kA Choke input Pwr Supply Overvoltage Query
> 
> 
> 
> > Subject: Re: [Amps] Henry 3kA Choke input Pwr Supply Overvoltage Query
> > 
> > 
> > Choke input filter type power supplies require a quite a bit of bleeder
> > current to prevent voltage soaring like you describe. You can find more
> > information about this in your handbook. I suggest you confirm that the
> > bleeder
> > resistor(s) are in good condition.
> > 
> > 73/k5gw
> 
> Amen, Gerald....
> 
> Most of the Henry power supplies I have owned/seen over the years use c.
> 80,000 ohms total bleeder resistance, usually 4-each, 20,000 ohm 100 watt
> units.
> 
> (((73)))
> Phil, K5PC
> 
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