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CV1029 / RG3/1250 halfwave mercury vapour rectifier

Size
This valve measures 20x50mm overall and has a goliath ES base

Filament voltage4.0V
Filament current9.0A
Max working PIV4.0kV
Max DC output current600mA
Max temperature of condensed mercury60°C
Min temperature of condensed mercury25°C
Max supply frequency150Hz
Max peak anode current2.5A
Max choke inductance at max DC output current800mH

The filament voltage must be switched on at least 30 seconds before the anode voltage.

CV1029 / RG3/1250