> The softstart just warms up the filament more slowly, which might increase > tube life a little. It's a somewhat complicated approach, but if you already > have it, you may as well use it. I generally just use a higher voltage > supply and a series resistor to provide the proper filament voltage and > current. This way, the resistor limits the current surge from the cold (low > resistance filament), just using a single component (the resistor). >
Thanks, I will look for a DIY psu and build one. For testing the tube I used different wall power supply from cell phone and other stuff. Eduardo.- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To post to this group, send an email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/neonixie-l?hl=en-GB.
