[TenTec] OT: Need advice checking out a stored 3-500

[Bob McGraw - K4TAX]

In as much as the glass envelope contains a very high vacuum, as a safety 
precaution, most tube companies suggest handling with gloves in the event of 
breakage and subsequent implosion.

And one should always wash their hands after eating Southern Fried Chicken, 
Bar-B-Que pork and roasted 'possum.

73
Bob, K4TAX




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "K8JHR" <jrichards at k8jhr.com>
To: <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2014 10:57 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] OT: Need advice checking out a stored 3-500


> With some music instrument tubes and lamps, and some automobile lamps 
> (more older than those used at present)  it was once fashionable to avoid 
> touching and leaving greasy finger prints on the glass envelope, and the 
> usual procedure is to wear cotton gloves when handling those. No big deal, 
> but it is an easy precaution and keeps the glass clean, in any case.
>
> Is anything like this a consideration with radio linear amp tubes?
>
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