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On Sun, 31 Jan 2010 15:16:15 -0800, James Colville <jimw7ry@gmail.com>
wrote:
>
>Think about that one.. then rethink the statement you have made about your
>homebrew amplifier having used parts.
REPLY:
Ok, I'll qualify my statement a little. Some parts are unaffected by
use and some begin to wear out the minute they are put in service.
A nut or bolt will never wear out (unless abused, of course).
A tube begins to wear out the minute power is applied. Used tubes I
avoid unless they come with an iron clad guarantee, which they seldom
do.
Something like a used turns counter is problematical. It might be ok
or it might be worn.
The wise homebrewer will know the difference.
73, Bill W6WRT
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