by WB <warbaby@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
Apr 18, 2008 at 09:06 PM
Fred wrote:
> "WB" <warbaby@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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>> The only rectifier tube I have is 5u4g,
>> and it seems like a real over kill for a 18w project
>> I have in mind ( 2 x el84).
>>
>> The heater current alone is 3 amp .. I take that is *peak*
>> current when b+ is drawing 350ma (max)? Is it safe to
>> assume running 100ma load will draw 1.5 heater current ?
>
> No. The heater will draw 3 amps regardless of the current in
> the cathode - anode circuit.
>
> Fred
>
>
thx !
