Jess Askey wrote:
> I thought there was discussion about this years ago but I can't find
> it in the archives....
>
> Im guessing that the 1/8" bronze transformer wire bracket that wraps
> around 3/4 of the core and bolts to the underside of the PCB must have
> some sort of electrical purpose in the circuit? Or is it simply a
> mounting wire? Im guessing that it is bronze (non-ferrous). So it is
> electromagnetically moot?
>
> The reason Im asking is that I have one with a broken wire (snapped
> right on the corner) and I found nice 1/8" copper wire at hobby lobby
> and made a pretty much exact replacement after running the ends
> through a 4/42 die. they didn't have bronze but I figured copper was
> just as good, just a little softer.
>
> thanks
> jess
Pretty sure that is the winding for the filament voltage. Copper is just
fine, the turns are what matter - no more than the original or your
picture tube may be a wee bit too bright...
John :-#)#
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