Re: The "Sussex" Homebrew Valve Tester.
Hi Guys
I have done some load tests as Ed sugested, results are below.
With load connected on anode and voltage readings taken from anode and HT fuse (pre-regulation)
-----------no load-----42mA----82mA
Anode---- 251---------250------249
Fuse------363---------346------336
With load moved onto HT fuse and then later onto TX output voltage readings taken at same point as load.
-----------no load----42mA----82mA
HT fuse--- 358------- 340------328
TX op----- 260------- 257------254
Note;
Although my mains voltage is 230v the mains is connected to the TX 250v tap. There seemed plenty of volts on the OP windings, all were a little high, so I felt it best to use the 250v tap rather than the 230v tap.
e.g. even set like this the 6.3v heater winding gives 7.06v open circuit, 6.99v with a EL84 (.76A), and 6.9v with a EL34 (1.5A)
Thanks
Mike
Last edited by crackle; 15th Feb 2014 at 6:07 pm.
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