Roger wrote:
> Larry wrote:
>
>> I wouldn't recommend powering up the HT-33b though, or you may be
>> returning to the restoration bench... Larry
>>
>>
> Yah, it looks like some of those pits are pretty deep and PL-172s are
> notorious for going gassy while the 8295As have a good reputation. Maybe
> that's why a good tested 8295 runs twice the price of a good tested PL-172.
> The PL-172s have a designator of PL-172/8295A, but the true 8295A is
> metal ceramic while the 172 is metal with glass seals. Neither one goes
> for much (on average) untested. OTOH I sometimes see some untested "as
> is" tubes go for far more than I'd pay.
>
I should add that the 8295A is relatively rare and when found in tested
and in good shape are worth a small fortune. In addition to being
metal/ceramic they are about a 1/2" taller than the glass/metal PL-172
73
Roger (K8RI)
> 73
>
> Roger (K8RI)
>
>
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Roger [mailto:sub1@rogerhalstead.com]
>> Sent: Sunday, October 11, 2009 10:16 PM
>> To: n1miw@cox.net
>> Cc: amps@contesting.com
>> Subject: Re: [Amps] Eimac tube on the 'bay
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Larry wrote:
>>
>>
>>> Looks like this tube didn't sell the first time, so he's trying
>>>
>>>
>> again...
>>
>>
>>> Anyone have a sandblaster? Should clean up nicely with one of those! I bet
>>> the vacuum would need to be "put back in" though! :-) ...Larry
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>> http://cgi.ebay.com/EIMAC-TUBE-8295-PL-172-Hallicrafters-Amp-more-NR_W0QQite
>>
>> mZ370270597830QQcmdZViewItemQQptZVintage_Electronics_R2?hash=item5635d8f2c6
>>
>>
>> We were talking about that one over on the Hallicrafters group last
>> week. I thought it'd make a good, colorful addition to a restored
>> HT-33B while keeping it all original. Don't spose that one had a bit of
>> exposure to salt water or was left in wet packing for "some time"? It
>> was also labeled another hurricane casualty.
>>
>> 73
>>
>> Roger (K8RI)
>>
>>
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