[R-390] From the horse's mouth

[Joe Foley]

 > I see the problem...we are on the same side but
 > speaking a different
 > language. I am talking about cumulative
 dissipation
 > divided by time,
 > or avaerage power. As I said, the power delivered
 > during that half
 > wave would be at twice the rated current, which
 the
 > tubes MIGHT
 > be able to handle for a little while at a 50% duty
 > cycle. But the
 > continous dissipation would also be too high as
 > well, and the filaments
 > would still be running too hot. We agree.
 > 
 > Those that argue for the diode would probably
 think
 > that if you could
 > somehow just eliminate nine of ten cycles, you
 could
 > use ten times the
 > voltage... Maybe we could use twelve million volts
 > for one microsecond
 > per second, wouldn't that deliver twelve watts
 > continous?
+++++++++++
 Yes,
 
 The language took a beating in this discussion
 because
 of the diverse backgrounds and education levels.  A
 very detailed description starting from the basics
 would have put everyone on the same page and level.
 
 The patience of those who know is appreciated.
 
 So sayeth the dead horse!


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