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sobell1980 · 3rd Dec 2017, 12:47 pm

Another question. I will be replacing the mains cable for some braided, twisted 3 core. I have found some rated at 3 amps. For previous sets this is normally more than adequate and I fit a 1 amp fuse in case of even a sniff of trouble. I noticed reading the valve data that the heaters can draw over an amp themselves. This set is fitted with plenty of valves, two of which are 6p25's. There could be over 2 amps on just two valves? Or is this the maximum rated current draw the valve can cope with before being damaged and in reality will not draw anything near this?
Many thanks
Dave.

3rd Dec 2017, 12:47 pm	#24
sobell1980 Octode Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bromyard, Herefordshire, UK. Posts: 1,241	Re: Murphy A188C repair. Another question. I will be replacing the mains cable for some braided, twisted 3 core. I have found some rated at 3 amps. For previous sets this is normally more than adequate and I fit a 1 amp fuse in case of even a sniff of trouble. I noticed reading the valve data that the heaters can draw over an amp themselves. This set is fitted with plenty of valves, two of which are 6p25's. There could be over 2 amps on just two valves? Or is this the maximum rated current draw the valve can cope with before being damaged and in reality will not draw anything near this? Many thanks Dave.