833A socket

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Original poster: "sundog by way of Terry Fritz <teslalist-at-qwest-dot-net>" <sundog-at-timeship-dot-net>

Hi All,

   In the quest for a decent 833A socket, I decided to use some large 
copper lugs for the filament connections.  They fit perfectly.  To support 
the tube, I'm using short lengths of 0ga wire bent in an "L" shape.  One 
end goes to the lug, the other is bolted to a piece of phenolic.  They 
provide ample movement for the tube's expansion, and hold it firmly enough 
to prevent sagging or deviation from vertical (bad, because the filament 
would droop into the grid... Poof!).  I'll post pictures as soon as I'm 
able.  The lugs cost around $2 from Home Depot, and the 0ga I had on hand 
from running my 240v drop to the garage.


  Works beautiful!!!

Shad H
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