RE: Mystery of the Dissolving Getter

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In Reply to: Mystery of the Dissolving Getter posted by faskenite on July 13, 2015 at 07:55:58:

I'm no expert on 300Bs, but it could be some form of contamination resulting from the manufacturing process that is slowly released by the heat generated by use. Hypothetically as it is released the getter does its job and is slowly used up. When gone the tube gets gassy and fails.

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Topic - Mystery of the Dissolving Getter - faskenite 07:55:58 07/13/15 (7)

It would seem you have lost a true vacuum and . . - John PA 17:06:45 07/13/15 (1)

Who manufactured the failing tubes, and prod year? nt - Balle Clorin 23:28:34 08/07/15 (0)

RE: Mystery of the Dissolving Getter - unclestu 13:12:12 07/13/15 (1)

Agree... - Lee of Omaha 11:42:59 07/16/15 (0)

RE: Mystery of the Dissolving Getter - unclestu 12:56:46 07/13/15 (1)

RE: Mystery of the Dissolving Getter - faskenite 07:28:57 07/15/15 (0)

RE: Mystery of the Dissolving Getter - JKT 11:20:39 07/13/15 (0)

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RE: Mystery of the Dissolving Getter - JKT 11:20:39 07/13/15 (0)

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