"The Sussex Homebrew Valve Tester"

thor61 · 29th April 2010, 02:26 PM

Has anyone heard of/or seen "The "Sussex Homebrew Valve Tester" ? This looks like a really great project ! I would be very interested in others thoughts or opinions about this. It can be found by doing a simple google search ect...

Ty_Bower · 29th April 2010, 05:07 PM

I found the link, but you need to be a forum member to download the images and schematics. There's quite a lengthy thread there.

Fredenando · 29th April 2010, 05:11 PM

Here is all the info, but you have to be member to download or see.

The "Sussex" Homebrew Valve Tester. - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

thor61 · 29th April 2010, 05:20 PM

Valve tester2 circuit

Soonerorlater · 06:16 PM

Valve tester2 circuit.zip

PDF file too big so I zipped it

thor61 · 29th April 2010, 06:25 PM

Give this a look ! Hope it works > http://homepage.ntlworld.com/lez/Sus...nstruction.JPG

thor61 · 29th April 2010, 07:37 PM

circuit pcb xray.jpg

Hi-Q · 12:33 AM

Quite a few being built in the UK, my latest circuit is on the link below where I have added a low heater voltage regulator for testing battery valves and a heat sink fan.
Also combined the whole circuit together, I think it is better to download the image and view in MS Paint.
Still in the process of metal bashing. You only have to 'free' register on the Forum to get full access to it.
Regards
Les

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/lez/Sus...truction_4.JPG

Notice I added a 50 way D connector to the PCB for easy servicing and the circuit shows the pins I chose for the various functions and signal paths.

Hi-Q · 1st May 2010, 10:14 AM

Also may I add that I believe the circuit boards and transformers are still available from the Forum members responsible for having them manufactured. The transformers can be supplied with primary voltage for the States. Note that the custom transformer has three separate and thus isolated meter supply outputs for powering the low cost AC powered LCD panel meters as mentioned on the Forum.

thor61 · 2nd May 2010, 12:47 PM

Hi-Q, Has there been any revisions made to the pcb layout to facilitate changes ? If so could you post a picture ? I have ordered a transformer but decided to wait on the pcb till all mods or additions are final.

29th April 2010, 02:26 PM	#1
thor61 diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2010	"The Sussex Homebrew Valve Tester" Has anyone heard of/or seen "The "Sussex Homebrew Valve Tester" ? This looks like a really great project ! I would be very interested in others thoughts or opinions about this. It can be found by doing a simple google search ect...

29th April 2010, 06:14 PM	#5
Soonerorlater diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Belfast	Valve tester2 circuit.zip PDF file too big so I zipped it Last edited by Soonerorlater; 29th April 2010 at 06:16 PM.

29th April 2010, 06:25 PM	#6
thor61 diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2010	Here is another link Give this a look ! Hope it works > http://homepage.ntlworld.com/lez/Sus...nstruction.JPG

1st May 2010, 12:30 AM	#8
Hi-Q diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2007	Quite a few being built in the UK, my latest circuit is on the link below where I have added a low heater voltage regulator for testing battery valves and a heat sink fan. Also combined the whole circuit together, I think it is better to download the image and view in MS Paint. Still in the process of metal bashing. You only have to 'free' register on the Forum to get full access to it. Regards Les http://homepage.ntlworld.com/lez/Sus...truction_4.JPG Notice I added a 50 way D connector to the PCB for easy servicing and the circuit shows the pins I chose for the various functions and signal paths. Last edited by Hi-Q; 1st May 2010 at 12:33 AM.

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29th April 2010, 05:07 PM	#2
Ty_Bower diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Newark, DE	I found the link, but you need to be a forum member to download the images and schematics. There's quite a lengthy thread there.

29th April 2010, 05:11 PM	#3
Fredenando diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2009	Here is all the info, but you have to be member to download or see. The "Sussex" Homebrew Valve Tester. - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

1st May 2010, 10:14 AM	#9
Hi-Q diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2007	Also may I add that I believe the circuit boards and transformers are still available from the Forum members responsible for having them manufactured. The transformers can be supplied with primary voltage for the States. Note that the custom transformer has three separate and thus isolated meter supply outputs for powering the low cost AC powered LCD panel meters as mentioned on the Forum.

2nd May 2010, 12:47 PM	#10
thor61 diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2010	Hi-Q, Has there been any revisions made to the pcb layout to facilitate changes ? If so could you post a picture ? I have ordered a transformer but decided to wait on the pcb till all mods or additions are final.

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