[Heathkit] Voltage reducer

Sun, 17 Mar 2002 15:32:36 -0500

Yes, and much cheaper. I built mine with nothing but stuff out of my
junkbox. If you don't have the transformer, buy it from Fair. Still
cheaper.
733, Dick KF4NS

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Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2002 19:10:38 -0500
Subject: Re: [Heathkit] F/S Voltage Reducer
From: Julio Garcia <[email protected]>

Wouldnt using a filament xfmr with a 11 Amp secondary do the same when
wired in series bucking?
Ive used them in series aiding on long T2x runs for decades.

Julio

On Thu, 14 Mar 2002 08:28:21 -0800 [email protected] writes:
> I have for sale a prototype of a high power voltage reducer. It will
> drop
> your line voltage from today's 122 VAC to yesteryear's 115 VAC, when
> most
> of the tube-type equipment was designed. If your filament and /or B+
> is
> running above the book value, you need to reduce the voltage to
> prolong
> the life of your equipment. The voltage reducer is rated at 11 amps
> (1265
> watts R) and will probably run all of your tube-type radios and
> test
> equipment. It uses a transformer in a bucking circuit that does not
> waste
> power in heat like a resistor. It is a pretty constant voltage
> regardless
> of the load. It includes a voltmeter, switchable to either the input
> or
> output. It weighs 19 pounds, packed. Price is $75 plus actual
> shipping
> cost. Pictures, schematic available on request. Thank you.
>
> Ed Richards
> Sparks, NV 89431
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