learpilot2
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I have a blooming sea wolf with a bad Varo H386C HV diode. It has a stripe on the end that goes toward the anode cap (tube).
I could only find a NTE 505 rectifier as a replacement. It was slightly smaller in diameter, and has no stripe painted on it, ONLY a "+" marking on one end. Which direction does the "+" marked end go? Towards the tube? I know a stripe goes toward the tube, however, unclear on this "+" marking with no stripe.
Due to the replacement diode being slightly smaller in diameter, it did not fit in the holder. I had to wrap a wire nut winding in each end of the new diode, and cram it in the holder. It sort of stays if you don't move it around. I am afraid it might pop loose. Any ideas???
Thanks
Rick
I could only find a NTE 505 rectifier as a replacement. It was slightly smaller in diameter, and has no stripe painted on it, ONLY a "+" marking on one end. Which direction does the "+" marked end go? Towards the tube? I know a stripe goes toward the tube, however, unclear on this "+" marking with no stripe.
Due to the replacement diode being slightly smaller in diameter, it did not fit in the holder. I had to wrap a wire nut winding in each end of the new diode, and cram it in the holder. It sort of stays if you don't move it around. I am afraid it might pop loose. Any ideas???
Thanks
Rick
