On Jan 15, 2006, at 11:41 PM, Steve Thompson wrote:
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>
> Bill Turner wrote:
>> Some of the Russian tubes require a burn-in period after years of
>> storage to de-gas the vacuum. I've never heard of this applied to
>> Eimac tubes, but should it be? In other words, is it a good idea for
>> any tube or just something unique to the Russian designs?
>
> Debates will rage over whether it's necessary, but I can't see how it
> can do any harm.
Also, tossing salt over one's shoulder and knocking on wood couldn't
hurt before firing up a tube that's been in storage.
>>
>> I'm getting ready to fire up an 8877 that has been sitting for about
>> eight years. It passed the AG6K hi-pot test with flying colors.
>
> My first reaction is to think it's ready to go - but it's been cold for
> 8 years. I don't know if there's a risk of outgassing when it's heated
> up for the first time.
>
> Steve
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