RE: So I can try using the tube..

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In Reply to: So I can try using the tube.. posted by airtime on October 2, 2014 at 07:24:51:

The tube will not ruin new caps, but if the tube is shorted it will damage the power transformer in perhaps 30 seconds if a line fuse is not in place.

I would really need to view the schematic and the tube to make a more accurate statement than the generalization above.

I would power up watching the rectifier tube and shut off immediately with any signs of arcing or other events. It would be best to use a dim bulb tester and a volt meter on the B+.

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Topic - Rectifier tube glowing question - airtime 06:41:00 10/02/14 (7)

RE: Rectifier tube glowing question - sony6060 11:47:55 10/02/14 (1)

Thanks - airtime 16:19:17 10/02/14 (0)

RE: Rectifier tube glowing question - sony6060 06:45:18 10/02/14 (4)

So I can try using the tube.. - airtime 07:24:51 10/02/14 (3)

RE: So I can try using the tube.. - sony6060 07:31:48 10/02/14 (2)

Heathkit OL-1 - airtime 08:31:19 10/02/14 (1)

RE: Heathkit OL-1 - Tre' 10:15:46 10/02/14 (0)

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RE: So I can try using the tube.. - sony6060 07:31:48 10/02/14 (2)

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RE: Heathkit OL-1 - Tre' 10:15:46 10/02/14 (0)

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