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Bottlehead Kits => BeePre => Topic started by: Jamus on February 10, 2016, 08:31:37 AM

Title: EL84s leaning?
Post by: Jamus on February 10, 2016, 08:31:37 AM

Both EL84 tubes want to lean in towards each other just a few degrees from vertical. Not a big deal I guess, just visually bugging my OCD. The pins on each tube are straight, the sockets appear flush with chassis. It seems to be related to the tension on the terminal pins which is pulling the tubes off center. Any one have this problem and/or a suggestion to fix?
Thanks!
Jamus

Title: Re: EL84s leaning?
Post by: Paul Birkeland on February 10, 2016, 09:30:30 AM

There do exist 9 pin shielded sockets that will fit an EL84, that would be my suggesting for fixing the problem.  There may also be retainer springs that can be added to hold the tube down snug against the socket.

-PB