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  • Two 5F6A builds well on the way, questions re: PT and Rectifier tube

    I have my two 5F6A's coming together nicely and had a few questions.

    I'm using the Classictone 120/240 PT since they didn't have stock for the standard model.
    http://www.classictone.net/40-18029.pdf

    I just want to double check my understanding the primary connection for 120V since I've read a few different wiring explanation.
    -I connect the Black/White to the Brown/White. Connect that to the neutral (white wire) from the wall supply.
    -Black to the Brown PT wires and then take that junction to the switch and then to the fuse

    -ORANGE goes to ground

    Secondary:
    -RED/YEL is the center tap and goes to the negative of the filter cap
    -RED/GRN goes to the bias circuit
    With this PT, I have the option of using 710V secondary or 610V. Which should I use to get myself into proper voltage range.?
    In the end, I should only have 2 wires to tape off..the unused 710 or 610.

    Finally, I usually use NOS rectifiers in my smaller builds (5Y3). Seeing as getting my hands on a NOS GZ34 is a bit costly, how does this circuit perform with a modern production one?
    Should I stick with a modern GZ34 or try something else?
    Last edited by Jonny toetags; 07-27-2015, 08:10 PM.

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    -The RED/BLK wire is the "hot" and connects to the switch
    I don't see a RED/BLK wire.

    The rest looks correct. Modern GZ34 are not very reliable. They can short plate to plate. Most people use a diode in series with each plate. The 610V taps will give a more vintage setup with B+ around 400VDC. The 710V taps will give a B+ around 500V.
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    • #3
      Sorry...my bad. I was copying/pasting something else at the same time.
      I will edit my post and remove the RED/BLK

      So possibly putting a 1N400 diode across pin 3-4 and pin 5-6 would offer a bit more security?
      Last edited by Jonny toetags; 07-27-2015, 08:10 PM.

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      • #4
        Here's a layout for rectifier "backup" diodes that prevent a rectifier tube short from frying your amp with high voltage AC:

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        https://RobRobinette.com/Amp_Stuff.htm

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