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Offline scorpio333

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Tube tester
« on: March 17, 2018, 03:26:33 PM »
I’ve got a dozen or more tubes that I’d like to test. Some of them are of no use to me and I’d like them tested before I trade/sell them. Anyone know where I can borrow a tester or take them to get tested? Thanks

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Re: Tube tester
« Reply #1 on: March 17, 2018, 03:34:51 PM »
If memory serves me correctly...

"schwarcw" (Carl) donated one to Tom Z. at "the shop"

Not sure of who else still has one(s)...
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Re: Tube tester
« Reply #2 on: March 17, 2018, 05:26:07 PM »
I didn't know that Carl had anything to do with that.   Not surprised though.

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Re: Tube tester
« Reply #3 on: March 17, 2018, 10:34:48 PM »
I donated a portable unit a while ago.  Don't know if Tom still has it.
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Re: Tube tester
« Reply #4 on: March 17, 2018, 11:59:57 PM »
Greetings,

I have an Eico 667, which is a simple emissions tester, see link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5A_Ji6ZOG4

http://diyaudioprojects.com/Testeq/EICO-667/

It's not one of those fancy mutual conductance ones like a Hickock, etc.  It will tell  you if the tube is good or bad, that's about it.
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Re: Tube tester
« Reply #5 on: March 18, 2018, 12:01:24 AM »
Maybe OBG can fix that Youtube link?  :'(
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Re: Tube tester
« Reply #6 on: March 18, 2018, 10:48:49 AM »
Scorpio,

where are you located?   I have a tester you are welcome to borrow or stop out and test those tubes here.  I could use a lesson!!!

thanks
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Re: Tube tester
« Reply #7 on: March 19, 2018, 09:46:56 AM »
Scorpio,

where are you located?   I have a tester you are welcome to borrow or stop out and test those tubes here.  I could use a lesson!!!

thanks
Mike

Mike, I’m in Bethel Park. A lesson from me would be a case of the blind leading the blind. I’ve used one tester at Trader Jacks and it didn’t really work. I’ve got a volunteer to help me with testing these tubes. Perhaps after I get schooled a bit I can pass the knowledge on to you. 

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Re: Tube tester
« Reply #8 on: June 08, 2018, 07:15:04 PM »
I will have a tube tester out tomorrow at my garage sale if you want to stop by.  See cl ad.

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