[Amps] Procedure for New 3-500's...

Phil Clements philc at texascellnet.com
Tue Jan 27 00:07:50 EST 2009



> Subject: [Amps] Procedure for New 3-500's...
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> I just got word from RF Parts that my new tubes (3-500's from Taylor)
> are on their way.
> 
> Can someone point me to a good URL or other resource on how best to
> bring them up/burn them in?
> 
> They'll be in a SB-220, and I have a Variac.
> 
> I thought over the years of reading this remailer that the consensus
> was to bring them up slowly to full voltage when they were brand new,
> but I could be mistaken.


Instructions for installation of NEW 3-500Z tube(s):

1. Plug tube into socket.
2. Install anode cap.
3. Turn the amp on.
4. Tune up, and enjoy1

The factory has done everything needed to allow instant operation at the
buyer's end.

(((73)))
Phil, K5PC





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