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Dark Blue Tube Sockets?

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Posted on June 7, 2020 at 13:27:37
JimBop
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 Years ago, while rebuilding my amps, I installed new 8-pin tube sockets. They are dark blue in color. I accidentally broke a solder tab on one, but can't remember the brand or source. Anyone know where I can find these?

 

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RE: Dark Blue Tube Sockets?, posted on June 7, 2020 at 14:31:02
tubejack
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 PCB Mount?

 

RE: Dark Blue Tube Sockets?, posted on June 7, 2020 at 15:11:57
JimBop
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 No, chassis mount, but they look just like that. I searched their site but didn't find it in a chassis mount.

Thanks

 

Why not just replace the pin contact?, posted on June 7, 2020 at 18:39:27
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 They come out and are replaceable

 

They're on the same DIY site. You just need to reuse you're chassis mount bracket., posted on June 7, 2020 at 22:11:39
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 The bracket should just slip off the old socket. Or they can be bought separately.

Cheers!

Jonesy


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RE: They're on the same DIY site. You just need to reuse you're chassis mount bracket., posted on June 9, 2020 at 20:25:28
JimBop
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 Thanks for that link. Those did not turn up when I searched that site.
Jim

 

However ..., posted on June 9, 2020 at 20:29:26
JimBop
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 Shipping for that $4.00 tube socket is $31.00!!!

 

I hate when that happens!, posted on June 10, 2020 at 13:33:27
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 Been in that situation many times. I usually end up adding parts to the order to help justify the shipping.

Unfortunately laying around I have spare parts of things I may or may not ever use.

Things like hookup wire, RCA or other types male/female jacks, toggle switches, solder (silver), fuses, heat shrink, and of course tube sockets. The list goes on.

Admittedly I have on occasion made use of them.

Good luck on whatever you decide.

Jonesy


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Where di mmm, posted on June 10, 2020 at 22:05:30
JimBop
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 Where do I find them?

 

Where di mmm, posted on June 11, 2020 at 10:56:39
JimBop
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 Where do I find them?

 

RE: Where di mmm, posted on June 11, 2020 at 17:14:16
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 Depending how your amp is wired, you may already have unused pins on your existing sockets. But taking them out and reusing may be tricky.

First make sure the unused pin feels like it has some play when wiggled. Then because the ones in the picture are folded, you would have to carefully straighten them out. Then push them out from the bottom out through the top.

When you replace the broken one, you can try to fold it back to the way it was before. But there is risk it could break from all the bending. So do it carefully or just partially.

If your existing pins are not folded, but are straight and held in with a "twist" in the metal, it's much easier.

If you do no have unused pins, you're not likely to find the pins alone, but can usually find another tube socket with similar pins. Guitar tube amp stores with a service department will likely have some kicking around.

Hope this helps.

Jonesy


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RE: Where di mmm, posted on June 11, 2020 at 17:29:49
JimBop
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 Thanks for the suggestions. I'm sure I can find a socket to pirate from, either in my parts stash or somewhere local. Much easier than unsoldering and replacing the entire socket (hopefully).

Jim

 

RE: Where di mmm, posted on June 14, 2020 at 18:11:50
JimBop
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 I was able to take an unused pin from the rectifier tube socket in the same amp, thus it has s identical to the broken one. Thanks for your help!

 

RE: Where di mmm, posted on June 14, 2020 at 21:07:21
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 Fantastic! Glad it worked out.

Cheers!

Jonesy


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