[R-390] R-390(non-A) - Solid State Regulators??

[Larry Haney]

Jerry, I agree with Les totally.

Regards, Larry

On Sat, Nov 9, 2024 at 9:51 AM Les Locklear <leslocklear at hotmail.com> wrote:

> Considering the price/availability of the 6082’s and the amount of heat
> generated by them and having Tom Frobase’ solid state replacement on hand I
> would just do it. That will those close by related parts a couple of more
> years of cooler life.
>
> Les Locklear
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> A previous owner of my R-390 replaced the 26Z5W's with a solid-state bridge
> that has worked fine for at least 20 years.  Does it also make sense to
> replace the 6082 regulators with a solid-state solution as well if B+ is
> fine at the moment?   I have a well-designed replacement from KitParts but
> thinking maybe to hold off until it's needed?  Any strong opinions in favor
> or against?
>
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>
> Jerry
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