Sorry, I meant the 5U4 draws 3 amps. In some amps, this tube can tax the 5V winding. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: > To: ; > Sent: Sunday, July 11, 1999 12:03 PM > Subject: Re: BASSMAN RI TUBES > > > > In a message dated 7/11/99 10:34:23 AM Central Daylight Time, > > jo-to~star.ca writes: > > > > << the 5ar4 draws 3 amps of current on the 5 volt filament circuit as > opposed > > to the GZ34 which draws only 2 amps. >> > > > > > > Umm, the 5U4G tube draws 3 while the 5AR4/GZ34 draw 2. The Bassman can > > handle either tube. HOWEVER, other amps that use either a 5Y3 or 5AR4 may > > not be able to handle a 5U4 rectifier because of the extra current demand. > > > > > > >
