On Oct 25, 2005, at 6:32 PM, Jason Buchanan wrote:
> sb200 wrote:
>
>> I'm putting a used Eimac 3-500z in my Ameritron AL-80B that has been
>> stored
>> away for years. I would like to bring it up slow but have no way of
>> doing
>> so. What I need to know how long should I let my amp sit in standby
>> before
>> using the amp? Thanks for the help. 73.
>>
>>
>
> If it's gonna go, it's gonna go with or without a variac.
Good advice. I have never seen a 3-500Z getter itself.
> If you have
> any grid current when you turn the amp on, immediately shut'r down and
> yank the tube.
If the grid current is reverse, the tube is refuse.
>
> If you have some kind of step start for the amp you can try wiring a
> 100W lightbulb in series with the power mains. 100W bulb may not be
> stiff enough - may have to have a 200W bulb. Plenty of other people on
> this list who can comment about that.
>
>
> 73 Jason N1SU
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Richard L. Measures, AG6K, 805.386.3734. www.somis.org
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