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GRID CONTROLLED MERCURY VAPOUR RECTIFIER
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GRID CONTROLLED MERCURY VAPOUR RECTIFIER is a tube type in the TubeDatabase archive (class: Rectifier). Recorded specifications: brand EDISWAN, year 1948, construction Mercury Vapour, socket G.E.S., and maximum plate voltage 20000 V. The archive does not yet hold a photographed example of this type.
BrandEDISWAN
ClassRectifier
BaseG.E.S.
Construction
Primary TypeMercury Vapour
EnvelopeGlass
Sections1
Filament / Heater
Warm-up Time60s
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Plate Voltage20000 V
Cathode Current15000 mA
Audio Performance
Key Features
- Grid Controlled
- Mercury Vapour
Application Notes
When this rectifier is first placed in service the filament should be operated at normal voltage for 15 minutes without the anode voltage in order to obtain correct distribution of the mercury. The grid is connected by means of an insulated loose flexible lead through the base.
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