Re: 833A socket

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Original poster: "Steven Ward by way of Terry Fritz <teslalist-at-qwest-dot-net>" <srward16-at-hotmail-dot-com>

I already did this about 4 months ago ;)

see here:

http://hot-streamer-dot-com/srward16

go to the dual 833A page, and look at the home made sockets part.  It 
sounds basically like the same thing you did.  I really do like the fact 
that these lugs really did fit perfectly!

Steve Ward.


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>To: tesla-at-pupman-dot-com
>Subject: 833A socket
>Date: Fri, 16 May 2003 15:22:43 -0600
>
>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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