On Mon, 18 Jun 2007 21:30:24 +0100, Ian Bell
wrote:

Just got an email from Maplin to say they are out of stock of their one and
only type of mains transformer for tube supplies (250-0-259 @150mA and
6.3VAC secondaries).

Where else can I get something similar in the UK?

Cheers

ian

You might try these

http://www.vvttransformers.co.uk/

But Google seems to be quite productive in possible sources.

d

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http://www.pearce.uk.com

Just got an email from Maplin to say they are out of stock of their one and
only type of mains transformer for tube supplies (250-0-259 @150mA and
6.3VAC secondaries).

Where else can I get something similar in the UK?

Cheers

ian

Don Pearce wrote:

On Mon, 18 Jun 2007 21:30:24 +0100, Ian Bell
wrote:

Just got an email from Maplin to say they are out of stock of their one
and only type of mains transformer for tube supplies (250-0-259 @150mA and
6.3VAC secondaries).

Where else can I get something similar in the UK?

Cheers

ian

You might try these

http://www.vvttransformers.co.uk/

But Google seems to be quite productive in possible sources.

d



Thanks Don. I found vvt through Google too but they seem to be rather
expensive circa £80 for a transformer similar to one that Maplin chagres
£20 for. Found a couple of others (e.g. Sowter)at similar or even higher
prices too.

Thanks for the input.

Cheers


Ian

Ian Bell wrote:

Just got an email from Maplin to say they are out of stock of their one and
only type of mains transformer for tube supplies (250-0-259 @150mA and
6.3VAC secondaries).

Where else can I get something similar in the UK?

Sowter ?

Graham

Ian Bell wrote:
Don Pearce wrote:


On Mon, 18 Jun 2007 21:30:24 +0100, Ian Bell
wrote:


Just got an email from Maplin to say they are out of stock of their one
and only type of mains transformer for tube supplies (250-0-259 @150mA and
6.3VAC secondaries).

Where else can I get something similar in the UK?

Cheers

ian


You can get what Maplin sold and more from

http://www.livinginthepast.demon.co.uk

--
Nick

"Ian Bell" wrote in message
...
Just got an email from Maplin to say they are out of stock of their one
and
only type of mains transformer for tube supplies (250-0-259 @150mA and
6.3VAC secondaries).

Where else can I get something similar in the UK?

Come and root through my garage and sheds!

"Ian Bell Boy Idiot "

Just got an email from Maplin to say they are out of stock of their one
and
only type of mains transformer for tube supplies (250-0-259 @150mA and
6.3VAC secondaries).

Where else can I get something similar in the UK?


** For a one off project - use two AC transformes.

The first supplies the valve heaters while the second operates in reverse
from the output of the first to supply the HT voltage.

Eg:

Tranny 1 = 240 volts to 9 volts (then rectified and regulated to give 6.3
DC )

Tranny 2 = 12 volts to 240 volts ( rectified to give 250 volts DC
approx )

NOTE:

Tranny 2 needs to have a somewhat higher secondary voltage to avoid high
magnetising currents when operated in reverse.

( This does not apply to a toroidal transformer )



........ Phil

"Ian Bell Boy Idiot "

Just got an email from Maplin to say they are out of stock of their one
and
only type of mains transformer for tube supplies (250-0-259 @150mA and
6.3VAC secondaries).

Where else can I get something similar in the UK?


** For a one off project - use two AC transformers.

The first supplies the valve heaters while the second operates in reverse
from the output of the first to supply the HT voltage.

Eg:

Tranny 1 = 240 volts to 9 volts (then rectified and regulated to give 6.3
DC )

Tranny 2 = 12 volts to 240 volts ( rectified to give 250 volts DC
approx )

NOTE:

Tranny 2 needs to have a somewhat higher secondary voltage to avoid high
magnetising currents when operated in reverse.

( This does not apply to a toroidal transformer )



........ Phil

"Ian Bell" wrote in message
...
Just got an email from Maplin to say they are out of stock of their one
and
only type of mains transformer for tube supplies (250-0-259 @150mA and
6.3VAC secondaries).

Where else can I get something similar in the UK?

Hammond have their European HQ in the UK.
Danbury is a cheaper UK maker.
Sowter are top of the league - highly recommended.

Iain

Nick Gorham wrote:


You can get what Maplin sold and more from

http://www.livinginthepast.demon.co.uk


Many thanks Nick. A truly excellent site.

Bookmarked!

Cheers

Ian