[Boatanchors] Blowing fuse on Valiant, update

[K0DAN]

On second thought, you might test any of the big filter caps in the power 
supply. I know you said you just replaced them with new (they're new, as 
opposed to N.O.S., right?), but if all is well until the recitifier starts 
to conduct, the power supply caps are very suspect as the source for the 
short. Hopefully so, as they'll be much easier to troubleshoot & replace 
than the choke or other stuff downstream.

Good luck.

Dan
K0DAN

PS Keep those fuses at low amperages!!!

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Joe Roth" <wc4r at lycos.com>
To: <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, December 31, 2007 3:32 PM
Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] Blowing fuse on Valiant, update


>
>   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
>   ---------[ Received Mail Content ]----------
>   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
>   > www.wc4r.com
>   > www.rothweb.net
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