5687 heater voltage - what's too high [message #30725] |
Sat, 26 February 2005 12:01 |
colinhester
Messages: 1349 Registered: May 2009 Location: NE Arkansas
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Got the 5687 heater fired up last night. Man, that sure is a pretty sight. I'm using the RCRC filter (2 ohm and 1 ohm in lieu of 5 and 3, respectively - see link below) I measured the voltage and got 13.4VDC. This is supposed to run at 12.6 VDC. Do I need to pad the voltage back, or is this really that critical? I am within 10%. I know this will somewhat shorten tube life due to more heat being generated, but other than that are there any issues I can expect (ie., noise / hum.) Guinevere should be singing tonight!!!!!!!Colin
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Measuring current [message #30729 is a reply to message #30728] |
Sat, 26 February 2005 12:43 |
colinhester
Messages: 1349 Registered: May 2009 Location: NE Arkansas
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How does one measure the current drawn? I set my voltmeter to DC current and nothing - a big zero. I know that even if the voltage is too high, the current can be lower and still have the same wattage draw. Yes mom, I promise to fix it someday......Colin
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heater Voltage [message #30730 is a reply to message #30729] |
Sat, 26 February 2005 12:57 |
PakProtector
Messages: 935 Registered: May 2009
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hey-Hey!!!, Since it is drawing about a half an amp, I would stick in another Ohm into the second position. Ought to take it back by ~ a half a volt and that will be quite close enough. regards, Douglas
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2 and 2 it is [message #30731 is a reply to message #30730] |
Sat, 26 February 2005 13:05 |
colinhester
Messages: 1349 Registered: May 2009 Location: NE Arkansas
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I'll throw another 1 ohm 5W resistor in series with the second. Since we're talking about the heater circuit, I have a question. I'm using 1 ohm, 5W "white coffin" wirewound resistors. Is there a better type of resistor construction, or is this OK for dropping voltage in this application. Will this cause any undue noise?......Colin
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Re: 2 and 2 it is [message #30734 is a reply to message #30731] |
Sat, 26 February 2005 13:13 |
PakProtector
Messages: 935 Registered: May 2009
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cement block looking things? I got mine from R-S. I think they are 10W...no big deal, this is not a very noise sensitive part of the circuit. regards, Douglas
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