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Request Opinion on This 39-30 Power Transformer
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02-16-2012, 09:07 AM
Whatever you do, don't use a 6X5. 6X5GT might be OK, but you'd probably be better off with couple of silicon diodes like 1N4007's which can be had for pennies, plus a dropping resistor to tame the B+. Recap and add a fuse. You will not want to repeat the transformer replacement.
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