RE: 5R4G and 5U4G condenser output value

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Posted by Tom Bavis (A) on January 24, 2017 at 10:13:10

In Reply to: RE: 5R4G and 5U4G condenser output value posted by Uncle Mike on January 21, 2017 at 14:00:07:

As other have noted, it's peak repetitive current that's the actual limit. Cathode can only support so much current, and can be damaged it it's exceeded. As with most tube specs, you can usually get away with exceeding one limit if the others are well under limits. At maximum rated voltage, maximum rated DC current, minimum transformer winding resistance, your input cap should not exceed 4 uF.

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Topic - 5R4G and 5U4G condenser output value - DAK 11:55:04 01/21/17 (13)

You will be fine with 12Uf to 15uf. - Michael Samra 03:26:18 01/22/17 (1)

You can't know that for sure. - Tre' 16:16:24 01/26/17 (0)

RE: 5R4G and 5U4G condenser output value - Tre' 16:49:03 01/21/17 (0)

I have used a 10uf first cap with 5R4 without any issues, but... - Chip647 16:31:45 01/21/17 (2)

RE:I am using CLCLC - DAK 18:18:29 01/21/17 (1)

RE:I am using CLCLC - Michael Samra 04:36:27 01/23/17 (0)

RE: 5R4G and 5U4G condenser output value - Uncle Mike 14:00:07 01/21/17 (5)

RE: 5R4G and 5U4G condenser output value - Tom Bavis 10:13:10 01/24/17 (0)

RE: 5R4G and 5U4G condenser output value - Tre' 16:54:31 01/21/17 (0)

I wanted to know what others using 5r4 have - DAK 16:18:15 01/21/17 (2)

RE: I wanted to know what others using 5r4 have - Eli Duttman 16:50:08 01/21/17 (1)

RE: I wanted to know what others using 5r4 have - Tre' 17:47:54 01/21/17 (0)

RE: 5R4G and 5U4G condenser output value - sony6060 12:15:52 01/21/17 (0)

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RE: 5R4G and 5U4G condenser output value - Tom Bavis 10:13:10 01/24/17 (0)

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