Re: [TCML] The Practical construction of VTTCs

[Neon Tesla <neontesla@xxxxxxxxx>]

       Big question how do I identify the pins for the Cathode Gate
and filament input? (sorry I'm new to this)


On Tue, Jul 17, 2012 at 10:34 AM, Matthew Edwards <
matthew.n.edwards@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> I built a similar circuit with 2 811A's (can be found on Steve wards site)
> with the secondary connections being made within the ends of the secondary
> itself. I now realize the possible issues of doing this but never had an
> issue. I suspect that simply placing a divider within your secondary would
> be more than adequate.
>
> I also just wanted to throw out there the fact that if you use a Staccato
> controller you can likely increase the life of the tubes significantly.
>
> BTW, I used a single 1kw MOT and it performed extremely well considering
> the components being used...
>
> Good luck with the build and enjoy the process!
>
> Matthew Edwards
>
> On Jul 14, 2012, at 9:55 AM, Neon Tesla <neontesla@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> >            I recently purchased a matched set of 572B
> > tubes for a 3" VTTC and now I realized that there are
> > not nearly as many pages on the practical
> > construction of VTTCs so now i'm stuck. I was planing
> > to use both tubes and parallel two MOTs, then use an
> > oil filled secondary. I know the basics of a VTTC but
> > I have many questions.
> >
> >            Firstly I wonder if
> > this<
> http://www.instructables.com/files/orig/FO0/K0NC/G3TDVWJB/FO0K0NCG3TDVWJB.jpg
> >
> > schematics
> > values would
> > need to be upped to handle two MOTs? Second I was
> > wondering if the MOTs would need a ballast or rather
> > the tubes would draw the required current and not
> > pull too much current. Any help is greatly appreciated,
> >
> >            Thanks!
> >
> >
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