07-13-2018, 10:22 AM
First time you power a rectifier after a long period of not being used it takes up to 15-20 seconds for it to start conducting.
With all tubes out put the meter across the caps and wait, see if the voltage starts slowly climbing up.
If you have a Variac, start from low volts, like 50-60, gradually going to 100-110VAC. You should certainly see something within 30 sec the first time.
If not, re-check the tube, see if there is a short across the caps etc.
With all tubes out put the meter across the caps and wait, see if the voltage starts slowly climbing up.
If you have a Variac, start from low volts, like 50-60, gradually going to 100-110VAC. You should certainly see something within 30 sec the first time.
If not, re-check the tube, see if there is a short across the caps etc.
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