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Old 12th Oct 2020, 9:54 pm   #5
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Default Re: Hallicrafters SX-25 Rebuild: New Mains Transformer Questions.

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I am certain I zapped the Type 80 tube - is this likely because I grounded the 5.0VAC CT? I do not remember ever using one nor did I use the 6.3VAC CT.
I don't know whether you've zapped the rectifier. You could try it off-load with the red wire to the smoothing caps disconnected.
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