Deep thoughts

Why do we call it plate voltage and not bowl voltage? The plate (anode) of the tube is that radiator-equipped bowl over the top. It’s not a flat plate by any stretch of the imagination.

Plus, saying “bowl on” is more satisfying than “plate on”.

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