[Amps] Russian Vacuum Variables

[Rich]

The only way to find out about seal integrity is with a high-pot tester.  
I have seen several-yr old, still in the mfg's carton, Jennings 
vac-variables that tested at less than half the marked V-rating.

>Gents,
>
>Does anyone have any experience with these? "pavel pop" has some on e-bay
>right now and I'm thinking about purchasing some for use in a GS-35
>amplifier that I'm collecting parts for. I'd be interested if anyone else
>has used them and hearing thoughts and opinions about them. The pricing is
>attractive.
>
>TIA, Eric (W1EL)
>
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