[Amps] 3-500z

[R.Measures]

On Oct 25, 2005, at 6:32 PM, Jason Buchanan wrote:

> sb200 wrote:
>
>> I'm putting a used Eimac 3-500z in my Ameritron AL-80B that has been 
>> stored
>> away for years. I would like to bring it up slow but have no way of 
>> doing
>> so.  What I need to know how long should I let my amp sit in standby 
>> before
>> using the amp?   Thanks for the help.  73.
>>
>>
>
> If it's gonna go, it's gonna go with or without a variac.

Good advice.  I have never seen a 3-500Z getter itself.

>  If you have
> any grid current when you turn the amp on, immediately shut'r down and
> yank the tube.

If the grid current is reverse, the tube is refuse.
>
> If you have some kind of step start for the amp you can try wiring a
> 100W lightbulb in series with the power mains.  100W bulb may not be
> stiff enough - may have to have a 200W bulb.  Plenty of other people on
> this list who can comment about that.
>
>
> 73 Jason N1SU
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Richard L. Measures, AG6K, 805.386.3734.  www.somis.org