Correct way to convert tube rectifier to solid state?

[hesamadman]

Im converting the gretsch 6151 from tube to solid state rectification and was curious if I have this right?



converted to



I have the 5v tap connected in photo….forgot to remove it.

[sluckey]

that's right

[TIMBO]

Man, Some of you guys really have a handle on your computer stuff 

[hesamadman]

that's right

You sick of me yet? ha Thanks for your help. Im still a beginner here. Learning everything I know from this site. 

[hesamadman]

Man, Some of you guys really have a handle on your computer stuff 

I had a lot of training in many areas (websites, photoshop, YUCK) before I found what I truly loved…….wiring houses!!! 

[HotBluePlates]

If your unloaded B+ is not near/at 500vdc, you don't need 2 diodes in series for each leg. 1N4007's are rated for 1kV.

The unloaded voltage will be the PT a.c. * 1.414, and the diode will have twice that across it when it tuns off. So a P voltage of 500 * 0.7071 = 353vac or less only needs a single 1N4007 per leg. If you want extra as a safety margin, cool. Just know it isn't necessary.

[eleventeen]

Why is the lower 5 volt connection remaining in place?

[hesamadman]

Why is the lower 5 volt connection remaining in place?

Ill kill it….. Forgot to remove it from schematic :)

[kagliostro]

I'll add a big W not very high ohm resistor (10-15W begin with a 100-150R) as to compensate the resistance of the tube

or you'll have a higher B+ voltage on the node

K