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.
>
> 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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