Let me say first that I read the earlier post about this that stirred plenty of philosophical debate, brow-beating, non-apologies and the like. But what I noticed is the question may have be asked innocently incorrectly and certainly wasn't answered in sufficient detail for me not to ask something similar.
I purchased a used Xtrasun Growlight Convertible Ballast. It's meant to ease the start of high-wattage, high-pressure bulbs. Inside the heat-sink box is a massive transformer, a massive 26uf/500v cap and starter. My question is not "can I turn this skateboard into a spaceship" (though I have seen a DeLorean turned into a time machine and a flying skateboard), rather is it possible to use this as a power transformer in a vacuum tube amplifier? I don't want to use it as the output transformer to power speakers, but to provide (or help provide) the power supply for the HT part of a circuit.
I've built a couple of tube guitar amps repurposed from vintage tube gear, so I'm familiar with the general principles. I also was a certified hydro-turbine operator in another life. That said, I don't know the answer to my question. It looks to be a similar electrical path. I noticed a reference to autotransformers in the other post, and I admit I should remember more about how those differ from others--but don't. If my query is insulting to you, please don't respond. It's not meant as a joke, the pulling of a leg, the tweaking of the nose, etc. but a serious search for knowledge from those more informed than I. Hopefully someone might be kind enough to enlighten me on the whys or whys not. Thanks in advance.
I purchased a used Xtrasun Growlight Convertible Ballast. It's meant to ease the start of high-wattage, high-pressure bulbs. Inside the heat-sink box is a massive transformer, a massive 26uf/500v cap and starter. My question is not "can I turn this skateboard into a spaceship" (though I have seen a DeLorean turned into a time machine and a flying skateboard), rather is it possible to use this as a power transformer in a vacuum tube amplifier? I don't want to use it as the output transformer to power speakers, but to provide (or help provide) the power supply for the HT part of a circuit.
I've built a couple of tube guitar amps repurposed from vintage tube gear, so I'm familiar with the general principles. I also was a certified hydro-turbine operator in another life. That said, I don't know the answer to my question. It looks to be a similar electrical path. I noticed a reference to autotransformers in the other post, and I admit I should remember more about how those differ from others--but don't. If my query is insulting to you, please don't respond. It's not meant as a joke, the pulling of a leg, the tweaking of the nose, etc. but a serious search for knowledge from those more informed than I. Hopefully someone might be kind enough to enlighten me on the whys or whys not. Thanks in advance.