DC Elevation for heater CT

chunkitup · 04-16-2007, 07:00 PM

What is the easiest way to get a 40-50V elevation on the heater CT? I have a PP 6v6 power amp. I am using the hammond tranny that has the ct for the heaters.

R.G. · 04-16-2007, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chunkitup

What is the easiest way to get a 40-50V elevation on the heater CT? I have a PP 6v6 power amp. I am using the hammond tranny that has the ct for the heaters.

The easiest way has to be five 9V batteries in series.

chunkitup · 04-16-2007, 08:56 PM

Comedy, I love it!! I think I will just use a voltage divider off of B+3. It takes a while to find stuff on the net but it is there. Five 9v batteries, I will have to remember that.

Enzo · 04-16-2007, 11:18 PM

If it is cathode biased, connect the CT to the cathodes.

stokes · 04-16-2007, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Enzo

If it is cathode biased, connect the CT to the cathodes.

Absolutely.It is easier ,no need to play with voltage dividers and works just as good.You really dont need 40-50v's.Whatever is on the cathode is more than enough.

chunkitup · 04-17-2007, 05:31 PM

I went on the AX84 site and found a solution. I actually have 28.5v elevation and the amp has no, I mean no hum at all anymore. I will post pics and sound bytes real soon. I took it to my friends band practice and holy f*#k it just stood out. The other guitarist had a line6 and this amp blew it away. But of course they need multiple channels with switching and effects, and I am no where near that level yet.
Thanks

04-16-2007, 07:00 PM	#1
chunkitup Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: York, PA Posts: 145	DC Elevation for heater CT What is the easiest way to get a 40-50V elevation on the heater CT? I have a PP 6v6 power amp. I am using the hammond tranny that has the ct for the heaters.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Heater question	Bob M.	Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Repair	3	03-19-2007 03:58 PM
Question about heater wiring in a Champ build	Regis	Theory & Design	2	02-28-2007 12:47 AM
how to drop heater voltage?	HTH	Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Repair	15	01-26-2007 10:45 PM
heater current question	wireball	Music Electronics	2	10-21-2006 07:31 AM
Heater Voltage & Todays Tube Recto's	Amp Kat	Theory & Design	6	09-23-2006 02:57 PM

04-16-2007, 08:56 PM	#3
chunkitup Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: York, PA Posts: 145	Comedy, I love it!! I think I will just use a voltage divider off of B+3. It takes a while to find stuff on the net but it is there. Five 9v batteries, I will have to remember that.

04-16-2007, 11:18 PM	#4
Enzo Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lansing, Michigan, USA Posts: 10,337	If it is cathode biased, connect the CT to the cathodes.

04-17-2007, 05:31 PM	#6
chunkitup Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: York, PA Posts: 145	I went on the AX84 site and found a solution. I actually have 28.5v elevation and the amp has no, I mean no hum at all anymore. I will post pics and sound bytes real soon. I took it to my friends band practice and holy f*#k it just stood out. The other guitarist had a line6 and this amp blew it away. But of course they need multiple channels with switching and effects, and I am no where near that level yet. Thanks

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)