How to reduce A volltage
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How to reduce A volltage
I have a deluxe reverb clone that I built using the recommended classic tone transformers but my rectifier output voltage appears to be a bit too high. It is running about 475v in front of the choke. My filter caps are rated for 475v but don't want to run them at maximum. Seems like around 420-430v is where I need to be based on other schematics. I'm wondering if I should replace the choke with a resistor or put a resistor in front of the choke. Any suggestions?
Re: How to reduce A volltage
Is this with 6V6 fitted, drawing idle current?
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Re: How to reduce A volltage
Yes. 2 6v6's and idles about 19ma.
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What rectifier are you using? If it's a 5AR4/GZ34 you might switch to a 5U4, as long as you have 3A of 5 VAC available.rutledj wrote: ↑Sat Jul 23, 2022 8:57 pmIt is running about 475v in front of the choke. My filter caps are rated for 475v but don't want to run them at maximum. Seems like around 420-430v is where I need to be based on other schematics. I'm wondering if I should replace the choke with a resistor or put a resistor in front of the choke. Any suggestions?
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