[R-390] Re: 12BW4 substitute for 26Z5

[Al Solway]

Tom,

Thanks for coming back with your suggestion. I have a down load of an
article by Dexter Francis, N0YJL, describing the 12BW4 change in detail.
This is most likely the wa I will go. So thanks again. 

Al

"Warren, W. Thomas" wrote:
> 
> Al,
> 
> You might consider replacing your 26Z5's with 12BW4's.  I find the latter at
> about $3 (US) each at hamfests.  I find that the voltage drops from 240 vdc
> with 115vac input to about 231 volts dc. No big deal there.  There is some
> re-wiring needed, but not bad.  The wiring for replacements has been
> described several times and if you really need the directions, I'll dig
> through my past e-mails and find them.
> 
> I'm very satisfied with the changes I've made on a couple of 390A PS's.
> 
> 73,
> Tom, W4PG