Post by rocinante on Jun 6, 2015 22:04:18 GMT -6
So I purchased an antek 05t240 (which is a 50va toroidal with 240v x 2 @250ma and 6.3v x 2 @3a filaments) for a dual channel tube eq I had built in a 1u size case. I'm using two of 6.3v lines for heaters for two tubes and the 250v for my ht.
The eq is finished, does wonders and everything fits just perfectly. Everything but the toroidal which is a couple of hairs (or just 2 mm to tall).
My question is If i install rubber around it and use a rubber pad on top (using plastic ties to mount it) would it cause over heating or damage the toroidal? I know when mounting a toroidal never to let the screw touch the top of the case as it would form a winding and could cause serious damage. I've seen some toroidals stuffed with tons of other components in a tight space but im just not sure if both sides of the toroidal were touching the cases.
I'm a member of a few forums but I thought others might find information regarding toroidal transformers useful here.
Ive got an alright bit of Diy builds under my belt and probably have 6 tube pieces but I just can't find information online regarding this specifically and what exactly I can get away with.
Worse comes to worse I'll build an external psu but as of right now I have no noise in the unit and everything is operating perfectly. I just haven't put a lid on it.
Thanks in advance guys.
The eq is finished, does wonders and everything fits just perfectly. Everything but the toroidal which is a couple of hairs (or just 2 mm to tall).
My question is If i install rubber around it and use a rubber pad on top (using plastic ties to mount it) would it cause over heating or damage the toroidal? I know when mounting a toroidal never to let the screw touch the top of the case as it would form a winding and could cause serious damage. I've seen some toroidals stuffed with tons of other components in a tight space but im just not sure if both sides of the toroidal were touching the cases.
I'm a member of a few forums but I thought others might find information regarding toroidal transformers useful here.
Ive got an alright bit of Diy builds under my belt and probably have 6 tube pieces but I just can't find information online regarding this specifically and what exactly I can get away with.
Worse comes to worse I'll build an external psu but as of right now I have no noise in the unit and everything is operating perfectly. I just haven't put a lid on it.
Thanks in advance guys.
