03-30-2026, 05:03 AM
Thanks Kevin. All great advice.
I wasn't looking forward to adding another transformer with the weight, all the fuses etc.
I should mention that living in England so I'm actually using the Hammond 378CX transformer at 50 Hz.
Does that make any difference to the available current rating?
I know Hammond usually varies the design slightly on their multiple primary transformers to compensate for the mains frequency difference, is that the case here?
I remembered after I posted that you had written previously on the merits of 12V heater voltage, when available. Good tip on the tube socket wiring.
I thought the heater elevation in the circuit was excellent.
I'll handle the cooling with a 120/240 VAC case fan. Sort of like what Pete Traynor did.
Thanks!
I wasn't looking forward to adding another transformer with the weight, all the fuses etc.
I should mention that living in England so I'm actually using the Hammond 378CX transformer at 50 Hz.
Does that make any difference to the available current rating?
I know Hammond usually varies the design slightly on their multiple primary transformers to compensate for the mains frequency difference, is that the case here?
I remembered after I posted that you had written previously on the merits of 12V heater voltage, when available. Good tip on the tube socket wiring.
I thought the heater elevation in the circuit was excellent.
I'll handle the cooling with a 120/240 VAC case fan. Sort of like what Pete Traynor did.
Thanks!


