[AMRadio] 6U8 Subststute?

[Jim Candela]

----- Original Message ----
From: jeremy-ca <km1h at jeremy.mv.com>

If the 20A is running them too hot then I'd check out the circuit for 
something causing excessive current drain. I used a 20A decades ago and
 
never had that problem.

Carl
KM1H



Reply by Jim WD5JKO:

 Carl decades ago the line voltage was closer to 110-115 vac whereas now it is closer to 125 vac. A stock 20a plugged into todays AC mains will literally "cook" the tubes. Sure a variac is the right choice here, but the poor 6u8A is still the weak link. The 6MU8 is just a beefier alternative.

Regards,
Jim
JKO