Folks, I have a project up where my B+ is all sorted but I'm chasing a dedicated 6.3v supply for a quartet of 6cg7's (9 pin equiv of 6sn7) and a quartet of el84's.
At around 800mA a piece I make that all up that's about 6 and a half amps of 6.3v.
I'm in Australia where supply is 240v
Anyone know of a dedicated filament tranny?
At around 800mA a piece I make that all up that's about 6 and a half amps of 6.3v.
I'm in Australia where supply is 240v
Anyone know of a dedicated filament tranny?
Anyone know of a dedicated filament tranny?
Can you locate a Triad dealer in "Oz"? Triad's model VPL12-4000 seems to be an excellent fit. You even get separate 6.3 VAC windings for each channel.
Hi Drew,
I would have a look at Edcor. If they don't have one already designed (check their database) they will make to your specs with a USD20 design fee. Even with the exchange rate, their transformers are very wel priced. Factoring in postage, a custom Edcor will cost around the same as a Hammond purchased locally - probably a bit cheaper. The product is good and they are easy to deal with but a bit slow answering emails.
Cheers,
Rob
I would have a look at Edcor. If they don't have one already designed (check their database) they will make to your specs with a USD20 design fee. Even with the exchange rate, their transformers are very wel priced. Factoring in postage, a custom Edcor will cost around the same as a Hammond purchased locally - probably a bit cheaper. The product is good and they are easy to deal with but a bit slow answering emails.
Cheers,
Rob
DrewP said:Yes, looks like a 50 watt filament tranny from Hammond supplied by the aust distributors will be in the ballpark of $220 ($170 US).
Looking at Edcors current price list, I would imagine that the transformer would be around USD 70, add the design fee and you are looking at $110. Can't remember exactly how much it costs to post one transformer but I am thinking about $40. All up maybe $150. Still cheaper than the Hammond but not by a lot.
Rob
Allied Electronics shows 14.30 USD as the price for a Triad VPL12-4000. Even with the overhead of exchange rate, shipping, and duties, you will come out WAY ahead. If a "local" distributor can be found, so much the better.
Check this page out. A list of Aussie Triad distributors is shown.
Check this page out. A list of Aussie Triad distributors is shown.
If you're willing to wire them in series just use this one:
http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=MM2015&CATID=19&form=CAT&SUBCATID=411
http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=MM2015&CATID=19&form=CAT&SUBCATID=411
Drew could you use this one from Altronics?
http://www.altronics.com.au/index.asp?area=item&id=M2853L
Stu
http://www.altronics.com.au/index.asp?area=item&id=M2853L
Stu
DrewP said:Eli, the mouser website shows the allied VPL12-4000 6.3v 7.9A for 28 dollars US.
We may have a winner.
Many thanks.
Drew
Hi Drew,
With respect to mouser, it was my understanding that they no longer shipped O/S?
Rob
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