On 02.06.19 17:57, Cursitor Doom wrote:

Gentlemen,

What are the typical average/maximum operating temperatures of a full
wave rectifying tube/valve? Is it normal for them to become too hot to
touch after only a minute or two?
I'm talking specifically about the 5Y3GT in this context.




Draw a lot of current and you get a lot of heat.

Dont want the heat?
lower the current, or use bigger components and cooling.