SDS-PAGE wrote:Thanks, Sal! I successfully converted a metal tube into a solid state rectifier. I can now swap between tubes and SS rectifiers with ease. I definitely prefer the SS for the extra voltage I get for 300Bs.
This is purely academic, but if you get the 6ax5 (with those pins cut) plugged and used SS below wouldn't you be wasting power in keeping the filament heated and cause the PT to run hot for nothing? Just a thought. -Min
Yes,
That is a true statement, wasted heat but if there was a working tube in there the filament would have been on anyway. Purely aesthetics, but it looks like you worked out a solution. Great job.
Regards,
Sal