5AR4 max B+ capacitance

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HiGain
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5AR4 max B+ capacitance

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I'm having trouble figuring out the maximum safe filter capacitance for B+ with a 5AR4 tube. This is for a deluxe reverb (with a dumble clean side) and a B+ of about 425V.

Any ideas?

Thanks,
Jake
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Re: 5AR4 max B+ capacitance

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60 uF according to the spec sheet:

http://www.triodeel.com/5ar4_p1.gif
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HiGain
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Re: 5AR4 max B+ capacitance

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Great, thanks!

Jake
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Re: 5AR4 max B+ capacitance

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Good to know! :)
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