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n_r_muir · 21st Jan 2015, 5:03 pm

Hi,

The transformer for the Sussex valve tested is only rated for intermittent use i.e. adequate for the few minutes or so that it normally takes to test a valve. Similarly the maximum available anode voltage is set by the transformer.

The Sussex was intended to test small signal valves and is just not suited to soak testing of high power valves.

21st Jan 2015, 5:03 pm	#1183
n_r_muir Hexode Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Edinburgh, UK. Posts: 344	Re: The "Sussex" Homebrew Valve Tester. Hi, The transformer for the Sussex valve tested is only rated for intermittent use i.e. adequate for the few minutes or so that it normally takes to test a valve. Similarly the maximum available anode voltage is set by the transformer. The Sussex was intended to test small signal valves and is just not suited to soak testing of high power valves.