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Re: Beginner's error

4/18/2000 12:49 PM
Stephen Conner
Re: Beginner's error
quote:
"This will limit the voltage across the resistor to .7V and protect the cathode resistor in case a tube shorts."
 
 
Realistically though, what would you rather burn out? A 1 ohm resistor, or your OT? I'd leave the diodes out and let the resistors sacrifice themselves.  
 
Steve C.

 
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Carl Z If you burn out a 1/2 watt resistor... -- 4/18/2000 12:59 PM
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