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[AMPS] RJ-iAvacuum relay

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Subject: [AMPS] RJ-iAvacuum relay
From: 2@vc.net (2)
Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2001 05:04:41 -0700
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>A long-time Jennings employee once told me that
>when Friday afternoon came around at the plant, and
>production was lagging seriously behind due to quality
>control rejects, one would hear the phrase "glip it and
>ship it" coming from upstairs. A little dab of glyptol was
>placed on the area of concern, and out the door.
>
>Looks like RF Parts might have been the recipient of
>a Friday afternoon production run!
>
I have seen 'em go kaput in several years without any glyptol in 
evidence.  Apparently, sometimes there are defects in the ceramic-metal 
seals.

>Another wise man told me years ago to never buy a new
>car that was built on Monday morning or Friday afternoon.
>
Which is why I just bought a factory-refurbished computer monitor.  

>Having said that, I have many miles on my Fords and Jennings
>products; two of my favorite companies. Mr. Jennings was a ham's ham,
>and a most generous person.
>
//  Indeed, Phil
>
>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.
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