[TenTec] Titan 425 shelved for 10 years

[Bob McGraw - K4TAX]

I'd say as good today as it was 10 years ago.  Now as to the electrolytic 
caps........ they are another story.  Likely they will need immediate 
replacement.  Also the fan will need cleaning and a lube job.  If you so 
choose to power it up, do so with a Variac at about 10 volts per minute 
until you reach line voltage.  Listen for any unusual noise and watch for 
smoke.  Should, at any point, you observe a large and loud explosion, first 
obtain laundry service for your trousers, and then prepare to clean the 
inside of the power supply area and then replace all the electrolytics.

73
Bob, K4TAX


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "DC" <daclark56 at hotmail.com>
To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 9:10 PM
Subject: [TenTec] Titan 425 shelved for 10 years


> How good is the final tube in a Titan 425 thats been un-used for ten 
> years?
>
> thank you
> 73
> KD8Z at ARRL.NET
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