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Old 15th Jan 2021, 5:37 pm   #3
John G8MWF
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Default Re: EBL31 Cathode to Heater Short

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Originally Posted by Leon Crampin View Post
The cathode of this valve when used in a short superhet will be well above chassis potential to give the high value of AGC delay needed in a low gain set. EBL31s are scarce in their genuine octal based versions, and re-based EBL1s won't fit some sets such as the A22.

I would make or obtain a 1:1 heater transformer to supply this valve and fit (say) a 100k resistor between heater and cathode. Zapping an otherwise good valve is too risky.

Leon.
Hello Leon - sounds like a plan to me.
What is the purpose of the 100k resistor?

Cheers - John
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