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Old 06-28-2017, 05:37 PM
Crist Rigott Crist Rigott is offline
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Originally Posted by Notimetolooz View Post
Jr is right about the voltage across the 82 pf increasing every time the set starts up from cold because the tube isn't drawing current. This does point out however that when something is designed that it is difficult to cover all the bases. If the 33K resistors in K4 increase a lot in value or open up then the voltage will be higher. This could also happen if in troubleshooting someone disconnects K4. Its hard to foresee every possibility.
I have a 200v cap coming. On the other hand, I can always order a 82pf 1KV SMD that will fit the through hole pads well enough. Maybe I should hust go with one of those?
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