WE 302 simple questions (I hope)

[rdelius]

The 48 V is the DC line voltage. If you did not change the meter to AC the ringer voltage is not being measured properly

[captroosh]

OK did not know that? Definitely was dc voltage. Now poplar1 said I need 40volts to fire the tube so that' would be 40Volts AC then. I will test again and be back.

[rdelius]

The tube has black paint on it but when the tube fires, you will see a orange or purple glow through any scratches in the paint

[captroosh]

Didn't have a lot of time to play in the last couple days. However I did scratch some paint off the tube and saw it glow in operation.  I measured the ac voltage across L2 and ground where the ringer wires are connected.  The best i got was about 10 to 12 volts. Just to see I also measured against L1 and L2 and got about 70 volts. Tomorrow I am going to check the voltage on my 500 phone ringer.

[rdelius]

Your tube is firing so it is good. Try reversing the ringer wires and make sure the clapper can move freely

[captroosh]

Tried reversing ringer wires got only 5v AC. Flapper didn't even move. I even tried returning tip and ring to original polarity. No appreciable difference in performance.  Still want to reconnect my 500 and see what voltage is produced. I did ere before when I said I checked voltage on L2 and ground. It was L2 and K. The ground terminal is not connected in the 2 wire setup.

[Babybearjs]

I found a solution to this when I was trying to get a 306 working. replace the condenser with a 195A and wire it like a 302. then wire the tube as shown in the 306. both the tube and condenser should make it work.... it did with mine. if all else fails, remove the tube and just wire it as a 302. if you want, you can add a #5 or #6A dial at a later time.  Good luck!

[captroosh]

Just did some further examination. condenser is a 195c. Not sure if I will go with the 195A or the1 micro farad capacitor. done playing for the day. night all

[captroosh]

Just received a 195A condenser. Gonna wire it in tomorrow. Will Keep ya updated

[captroosh]

Well hooked up the 195A condenser and disconnected the 372A tube. It now rings. Not as loud as my 500 but it is working. A little trial and error with the wires but all is well. Thank you to everyone for all your help.