OTL Asylum

Dust can be a major factor when dealing with high voltages

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Ralph

In Reply to: RE: I'm in for a big hurting.... posted by AJ on February 06, 2023 at 18:31:05

So a good cleaning is probably in order.

Beyond that, change out all the electrolytic capacitors. Sitting does them no good and neither does age.

Looks like quite the project- good luck!!

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RE: Dust can be a major factor when dealing with high voltages - AJ 17:10:37 02/09/23 (0)
Thanks Ralph,

I have thoroughly cleaned them 2x and the dirt just keeps on coming!

3rd time will be the charm. Certainly, tracking from dirt and dust can cause fireworks easily in an amp like this. Just getting familiar with them as I collect parts.

I think in today's environment it would be tough to build something like this and not be concerned for safety to the end consumer and agencies. The interlock- such that it is - is pretty crude.

Even though I worked on Thryatrons and such - I have healthy respect for these things.

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