[Boatanchors] Blowing fuse on Valiant, update

[Joe Roth]

   It  all  tests  fine  with out the rectifier tube, V21. Tube begins to
   glow for 10 seconds and then pops the fuse.
   I  don't know how to "test" the tube without another so I think I best
   check the tube socket voltages and see what turns up.
   Joe
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   Subject : Re: [Boatanchors] Blowing fuse on Valiant
   Date : Mon, 31 Dec 2007 15:22:23 -0600
   From : "K0DAN"
   To : "Joe Roth" ,
   Check rectifier tube. May short after warmup.
   GL es 73
   Dan
   K0DAN
   ----- Original Message -----
   From: "Joe Roth"
   To:
   Sent: Monday, December 31, 2007 2:56 PM
   Subject: [Boatanchors] Blowing fuse on Valiant
   >
   > I have a Johnson Viking Valiant. It worked fine. I know I should
   > replace the original caps, so I got the kit from K1TLI and did just
   > so.
   >  I  triple  checked  my wiring, etc. But now it bows F2 (primary for
   T2).
   > It blew twice now. Both times it took about 5-10 seconds before it
   > popped. There was not any hiss, smoke, or cracks. Quietly the tubes
   > lit up as normal and then it shut down.
   > Suggestions on trouble shooting from the experts? Bad 6BY5 maybe? I
   > would more than welcome a phone conversation as well if needed.
   > TNX Happy New Year!
   > Joe-WC4R
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