Why won’t my tubes go in???

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Offline Dahn626

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on: December 26, 2017, 04:04:54 AM
I’m currently building the crack and at the point where I need to test tube glow. However, my tubes will not go in...I’ve watched YouTube videos about a gentle rock and read the directions but it seems like it should be fairly simple...

This is as far as I can get it in and not fear it’s going to explode in my hand


Offline Leland Hankins

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Reply #1 on: December 26, 2017, 09:25:47 AM
Usually it is a solder problem, take a picture of the underside of the sockets.


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Reply #2 on: December 26, 2017, 10:28:53 AM
Push harder. New sockets should be tight.

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Reply #3 on: December 26, 2017, 11:54:12 AM
It's probably just a snug new socket. But double check inside the socket to make sure there is no solder in a hole before you work them all the way in.   

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Offline brightcity

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Reply #4 on: December 26, 2017, 12:52:56 PM
My 6080 tube does the same thing. I don't know why. I was able to get the 12AU7 in all the way though.


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Reply #5 on: December 26, 2017, 06:27:41 PM
All is well now! The 6080 tube goes all the way in but the smaller sits about 1/3” above the plate but still lights up and it works!

Will this have any affect on performance...?


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