> The best place to connect a glitch resistor would seem to be directly
> in series with the power supply capacitor. This has the advantage of
> protecting against HV faults at any point. Capacitors are almost as
> unhappy encountering 3000 A surges as are tubes!
>
> Positive or negative connection is probably best determined by
> capacitor mounting and insulation characteristics.
>
> My 10 ohms worth,
> Marv WC6W
I agree, Marv!
This is how many industrial RF generator manufacturers do it.
If room is available in the P.S. section, put a 10 ohm 100 watt resistor
in series with the B+ as it exits the area. Above 4000 volts, start with
20 ohms 100 watts. Then make sure the primary (mains) fuses/breakers
are matched to the current draw under the maximum load to be encountered.
Then do the Eimac recommended test to make sure nothing blows but
the breakers/fuses when the B+ is shorted. If the test is successful, you
are now protected from all forms of parasites...animal,vegetable, and mineral.
(((73)))
Phil, K5PC
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