A bit off topic question

[Murray Leshner]

I second Randy's information. Grid-to-cathode (filament) shorts can result.
572B was designed for horizontal service, however. That's why it tolerates
that. Not sure if Chinese ones are designed for horizontal use.

Murray


>From: Randy Kaeding <rkaeding at HEATHKIT.COM>
>Reply-To: Randy Kaeding <rkaeding at HEATHKIT.COM>
>To: HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV
>Subject: Re: A bit off topic question
>Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2003 10:21:59 -0400
>
>Aatos:
>
>According to the tube specification sheets, both tubes must be mounted
>vertically, either right-side-up or upside-down. In short, the answer is
>no--they should not be mounted horizontally.
>
>Randy, K8TMK
>"One of the Hams (still) at Heathkit"
>
>
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
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>[mailto:HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV]On Behalf Of oh8jep
>Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2003 7:19 AM
>To: HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV
>Subject: A bit off topic question
>
>
>Hello!
>
>Does anyone knows based to experience,if 3-500Z
>or equivalents including 4-400A,could installed in horisontal positions
>securely without fear of future problems.
>I am planning to homebrew one tube small boxed tiny amplifier for about
>600Watts output,and I should like to know that surely before going on in
>the
>project.
>
>73's
>
>Aatos OH8JEP
>
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