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Old 27th Dec 2013, 11:13 am   #1019
mikeydee
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Default Re: The "Sussex" Homebrew Valve Tester.

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Originally Posted by mole42uk View Post
I think I finally cracked the problem with my Sussex and EL34s.
Putting a scope on the anode voltage I found that it oscillated madly when testing any EL34. Putting my hand around the valve (before it got too hot!) stopped the oscillation and the meter readings became steady.
Blimey! What fantastic news. I only just saw this two months late but really glad you posted it. I will try the same on mine.
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