>
>I had a similar experience with RF Parts several years ago. I had ordered
>either a Jennings RJ-1A or Kilovac HC-1 and upon receipt, I noted that it
>was surplus and looked like it had been in a very corrosive environment for
>an extended period of time. Knowing that the outside condition is not
>indicative of a vacuum relay's performance, I installed it only to find that
>it was also electrically defective. I received full credit from RF Parts,
>but what disturbed me most was that I paid top-dollar (~$90 - $100) for a
>surplus relay. Nothing on their web page indicated that the product was
>used and surplus. Again, this was several years ago and they may be more
>forthcoming with this fact. Anyway, I've been purchasing surplus RJ-1As
>through Allan Bonds in Marietta, GA for a fraction of the RF Parts price and
>so far, I haven't been disappointed.
>
What is Bonds' address/phone #?
- Anyone who buys or sells vacuum components needs a high-potential
tester. So do amplifier repairmen. If anyone is building a high-pot, I
have an extra Dale, 55M-ohm HV current-limiting resistor that will drop
16.000V continously. The price is right.
cheers, Paul
cheers, Paul
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "2" <2@vc.net>
>To: "AMPS" <amps@contesting.com>
>Sent: Monday, August 20, 2001 11:58 PM
>Subject: [AMPS] RJ-iAvacuum relay
>
>
>>
>> I tested a used RJ-1A vacuum relay today that had almost no vacuum. The
>> seller was RF Parts.
>> - Caveat Emptor.
>>
>> - R. L. Measures, 805.386.3734,AG6K, www.vcnet.com/measures.
>> end
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