Re: Ancient Rectifiers

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Original poster: "by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>" <Mddeming-at-aol-dot-com>

In a message dated 2/1/01 10:46:56 AM Eastern Standard Time, tesla-at-pupman-dot-com 
writes: 


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> Original poster: "by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>" < 
> Parpp807-at-aol-dot-com> 
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> Are you referring to Tungar or Rectigon gas filled rectifiers? 
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> Cheers, 
> Ralph Zekelman 



I don't know. There is no label except for the Machlett. However, other 
Tungar tubes I have are smaller and bulb shaped, while  these are ~12 in. 
x~2in cylinders with a HEAVY, internally threaded terminal on top. I would 
hate to try finding their capabilities by toasting one. 

Matt D