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Philco 80 jr. rectifier tube hot
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Again, thanks for all the help! I have not adjusted anything yet. I do have a signal generator (Precision E200C) and a VTVM (Heathkit V-7A), but I have never checked or performed an alignment before. I had to order test leads for both pieces of test equipment. when I get to that I'm sure I will have more questions.

I am concerned about the heat generated by resistors #11 and #9. The Spec sheet I have, Riders 3-25 shows that resistor #11 (16k) should be rated at 5 watts. In the link earlier Ron Ramirez's site recommended a 3 Watt. Am I over thinking the heat generated? I'm going to try an actual 3w, 16k and not the parallel setup (see earlier post) I had to see if there is a difference. Is the extra heat on #9 due to the increased resistance? That resistor is rated at 1 watt.

I believe I have been bitten by the bug. I just acquired a model 84, cosmetically in good condition. Next after this one is complete.


Messages In This Thread
Philco 80 jr. rectifier tube hot - by Mike L - 08-28-2016, 03:29 PM
RE: Philco 80 jr. rectifier tube hot - by sam - 08-28-2016, 04:08 PM
RE: Philco 80 jr. rectifier tube hot - by Mike L - 08-30-2016, 07:20 PM
RE: Philco 80 jr. rectifier tube hot - by Arran - 09-02-2016, 03:50 AM
RE: Philco 80 jr. rectifier tube hot - by Mike L - 09-03-2016, 09:31 AM
RE: Philco 80 jr. rectifier tube hot - by Mike L - 09-04-2016, 08:28 AM
RE: Philco 80 jr. rectifier tube hot - by Mike L - 09-11-2016, 02:06 PM
RE: Philco 80 jr. rectifier tube hot - by Mike L - 09-12-2016, 06:47 PM
RE: Philco 80 jr. rectifier tube hot - by Mike L - 09-13-2016, 07:25 PM
RE: Philco 80 jr. rectifier tube hot - by Mike L - 09-22-2016, 06:45 PM
RE: Philco 80 jr. rectifier tube hot - by morzh - 09-22-2016, 09:06 PM
RE: Philco 80 jr. rectifier tube hot - by Mike L - 09-24-2016, 08:20 AM
RE: Philco 80 jr. rectifier tube hot - by morzh - 10-05-2016, 06:59 AM
RE: Philco 80 jr. rectifier tube hot - by Mike L - 10-05-2016, 06:28 PM



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