Hi again,
Was just looking at my components some more on my amp.
The tune C is a Jennings UCS vacuum cap rated at 10KV. From my readings
on tube amps that I have been doing recently, I remember reading that one
must accept the fact that the AC voltage across the tune C can end up
being twice that of the plate voltage.
I have been wanting to run the 4-1000A at a plate voltage of 6 KV. After
reading what I have read though, I feel I may have a problem. 6 KV means
my AC swing could be as high as 12 KV which is above the rating of the
cap.
Are these caps conservatively rated? Are the rated for peak voltages or
RMS voltages? Do I have a problem running a DC plate voltage of 6 KV and
using this cap or should I lower my voltage to less than 5 KV which is
something I really don't want to do as I'll lose some gain on the ole
firebottle?
Thanks es 73,
Jon
KE9NA
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Jon Ogden
KE9NA
http://www.qsl.net/ke9na
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