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Default 5z3 rectifier

Phil Allison wrote:
"Lewis"

I've seen the basic schematic of a four-pin full-wave tube rectifier
depicted at least two ways, and I'm confused. I've seen it this way:
http://oldradio.qrz.ru/tubes/foreign/01/5Z3.gif
In this configuration, what is done with the center tap of the 5V winding?



** Huh ?? There ain't one.


I've also seen it where the B+ appears to be taken from the center tap of
the 5V windings, like http://www.anthemav.com/OldSitev1/pdf/taste.pdf
(page 28)

Assuming both of these are acceptable, which is preferable and why?



** If there is a heater CT - then use it for the DC out.

Supply ripple voltage will be more symmetrical on each half cycle -
eliminating any 50 /60 Hz component.




...... Phil




Thanks, Phil. If I understand you correctly, I should use the second
configuration if the transformer has a heater CT. I'm using a Hammond
272JX and it has a 5V 4A center-tapped rectifier section, so I'll plan
to take DC from the CT of that section.
Lewis