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  • #16
    Originally posted by Tubis View Post
    Fuse the filament as well.
    Why?

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    • #17
      Originally posted by Hermanni View Post
      Why?
      To protect the powertransformer.

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      • #18
        The filament ( I assume we're talking 6.3VAC heaters, not the 5VAC recto filament) is a fairly high-current rail and a stupid short there is pretty likely to toast your PT. The DCR of the B+ winding should sort of help, but the heater's DCR is relatively low.

        Hope this helps!

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