[Amps] 4CX1000a test and gettering

[Edward stallman]

Thanks all that replied direct and the reflector . The Acom 2100 is in 
warranty so before I do anything I'll wait for more instructions from 
Val at Acom on Monday .

Tnx Ed N5DG

On 6/14/2019 7:10 PM, Alek Petkovic wrote:
> Yes. Do it in your own amp.
>
> Install the tube and run the heater and fan only, for a day or two. 
> Very simple.
>
> Before you do that, if you have a 1kV Megger, you can test the cold 
> tube, between all elements, for leakage. If there is a problem, it 
> will usually show up with that test.
>
> If there is no problem, You should be pretty safe in plugging in the 
> tube, without the conditioning process.
>
> 73, Alek.
>
>
>
> On 15/06/2019 12:20 AM, Edward stallman wrote:
>> I bought a NOS Eimac 4CX1000a . Looking at the tube, ir shows no 
>> signs it has been used. Is their a place I can send the tube  to have 
>> it Gettered and tested before installing in my Acom 2100 amp ?
>>
>> Tnx Ed N5DG
>>
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