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Unfortunately, this epoxy turned out to absorb moisture over time, | Unfortunately, this epoxy turned out to absorb moisture over time, | ||
particularly when used in humid climates. | particularly when used in humid climates. | ||
The moisture causes | The moisture causes increased losses in the transformer. | ||
Excessive losses requires the regulator to drive the [[6AU5]] input oscillator tube (V800) harder. | Excessive losses requires the regulator to drive the [[6AU5]] input oscillator tube (V800) harder. | ||
Eventually, the drive circuit can not supply enough power to keep the supply in regulation. | Eventually, the drive circuit can not supply enough power to keep the supply in regulation. | ||