[R-390] 6082 another question

[Roy Morgan]

At 11:51 AM 1/17/2005, you wrote:
>I guess I'll float another question on the 6082 thread. Would it be so 
>simple as to use another transformer to give either 12v series or 6V 
>parallel  filament voltage to use the plentiful 6080 6V tubes?


Dave,

I did that by running a couple thick wires out the side of the frame to a 
loose transformer while testing an R-390?URR.  The tubes melted the 
insulation on the wires.

Now I use a fan with the original 6082's (and I can touch the tubes with my 
fingers without getting burned.)

Roy


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