LOW COST - ARGON Power Supply UNBUILT KIT vintage vacuum tube design radio PS

Description

Lower cost, basic version, ARGON Vacuum Tube Rectifier Power Supply Kit
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, available only as long as our tube stock lasts.
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People have been asking for a lower cost version of our complete Argon rectifier kit. This kit version does not include the case, finishing hardware, or power transformers. This greatly lowers the cost of the kit, and also lowers the shipping cost. This kit comes with the printed circuit board, tested Argon rectifier tube, and a minimum number of electronic components necessary for operation.
You have to supply the appropriate power supply or transformers necessary for your application
.
Two power sources are needed. One is 2.5 volts at 3 amps for the tube filament. A higher voltage can be used, and dropped by an appropriate value resistor. The board has provisions for three dropping resistors. A switching power supply could also be utilized. The second supply needed is a center-tapped transformer. A minimum of approximately 28 volts center-tapped is needed for tube operation. Two transformers wired in series can also be used. The current rating depends on your application. Maximum recommended current draw is 2 amps.
This is a very interesting and unique electronic project kit. You construct a power supply, featuring a low-voltage, 'purple glow', Argon gas vacuum rectifier tube! The more current the circuit draws, the brighter the purple glow from the tube! The kit also teaches basic regulated power supply design as explained below.
Kit features printed circuit construction. The circuit board has provisions for two LM317 regulator circuits, a 78XX series 3-terminal fixed regulator, and a discrete zener diode - transistor regulated supply, to teach and demonstrate basic power supply theory. Components are
NOT
supplied for these optional circuits. Instructions are supplied on a CD-R.
The Argon tube will be tested in our prototype circuit before shipping, but being a vintage tube, comes with no warranty. We have never experienced a tube failure in our design and testing development. The tube has no part number or markings. The style of tube socket may vary.
Kit requires moderate electronics assembly skill, not for beginners, not for sale to minors.
Unlimited uses, excellent for model railroad use. Connect it to a load resistor, and just use it for a fascinating conversation piece.
The seller makes no representation of any item(s) sold to be fit for a particular purpose and assumes no liability for its use or misuse. It is assumed that the unit(s) will be installed and operated by qualified personnel. The purchaser agrees that the seller shall not be held responsible or liable for any injuries or damages, whether incidental or consequential, associated in any way with the item(s).  Not for sale to minors.
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SHIPPING, Payment and Return Information
Buyer pays actual Priority Mail shipping cost. Kit must be in original, unbuilt condition for refund.
Kit includes all parts, to build board as shown above.
You have to supply the appropriate power supply or transformers necessary for operation.
Style of tube socket may vary.
Boxed and tested tube, no warranty on tube.
NOTE: The photo below is for illustrating tube operation in the deluxe kit version with case.
This kit version does
NOT
come with the case, power transformers,
and finishing hardware components. See more photos in our deluxe kit listing.
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