keep the paste and silver bearing stuff AWAY from tube socket!

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Questions about tubes and gear that glows. FAQ

Posted by anumber1 (A) on April 26, 2007 at 09:51:02

In Reply to: Contact Enhancer? posted by sept79 on April 26, 2007 at 08:49:03:

Caig De-Oxit/Pro-Gold is safe for use on tube pins and sockets but most other stuff I have seen used does not stand up to the heat or will promote carbon tracking and arcing of the socket if the contact enhancer migrates anywhere. Tweek is really bad too.

Extremely bad!

Replacing tube socket is a lot of work but may be necessary if the socket is worn out.

I like the ceramic/gold ones Antique Electronic Supply stocks. Good quality and they hold up to tube rolling well.
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Al G
Born To Tinker!

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Topic - I can't seem to get my pre-amp tubes seated properly - newanvil 15:18:23 04/24/07 (11)

Contact Enhancer? - sept79 08:49:03 04/26/07 (3)

Whatever you do - nightdoggy 18:35:11 04/26/07 (0)

keep the paste and silver bearing stuff AWAY from tube socket! - anumber1 09:51:02 04/26/07 (1)

Thanks for the heads up! NT - sept79 12:44:40 04/26/07 (0)

Thanks to all -- I think you're right. - newanvil 06:48:47 04/26/07 (0)

Re: I can't seem to get my pre-amp tubes seated properly - Catch22 15:42:36 04/24/07 (5)

Re: I can't seem to get my pre-amp tubes seated properly - AJ 06:38:06 04/25/07 (4)

Re: Dental pick substitutes - Ron Oehlert 10:02:42 04/25/07 (3)

Ladies hat pin also works well....nt. - jea48 13:10:34 04/26/07 (0)

Also, make sure the unit is off, unplugged, and has sat for while to discharge, otherwise, OUCH!!! nt - Dman 15:39:26 04/25/07 (1)

Be careful, if the collars are brittle, they will break - Frihed89 01:06:00 04/26/07 (0)

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keep the paste and silver bearing stuff AWAY from tube socket! - anumber1 09:51:02 04/26/07 (1)

Thanks for the heads up! NT - sept79 12:44:40 04/26/07 (0)

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