Originally Posted by jr_tech (Post 3208811)

After all of that, V-24 is still not lighting?. Perhaps broken connector on the tube socket? :scratch2:

jr

Originally Posted by Electronic M (Post 3205283)

I'm looking for the following. 2500pF @ 30KV, 1200pF @ 15KV, and 1000pF @ 10KV. I'm probably going to get a 2000pF 40KV for the first one since I feel 30KV is under rated for a 25KV line that can do over 30 if the regulation fails, and Bob G has had success with that value...I think I can find the 1000 on mouser, but I'm not sure what to do about the 1200...it seems Murata does not make that value of door knob anymore according to the datasheet for that part family. If I can I'd like to go up 5-10KV on all the door knobs I order to ensure they last as long as I live (especially since they are getting discontinued). Also according to the datasheet the threaded ends only project about 1mm so I'm going to have to come up with something with the parts available at the local hardware store to match the 1" terminal projection of the originals.

If you rather we discuss this privately send me an email. My PM box is full.

Originally Posted by oldtvman (Post 3208818)

I have tons of nos Rca and Zenith tv parts, I'll take a look and see if I have anything like that

Originally Posted by bgadow (Post 3208819)

I've studied that socket very carefully; although I can't see anything out of place (and no corona/etc in the dark) I may just try subbing it. I should mention, there is a 4.7 ohm resistor in series with the filament and I've swapped it not once but twice.

The other day when I tested with a bulb I had all leads unhooked from that socket and just hooked up the bulb alone (it lit, with a little bit of "gassy" glow visible). Tonight I stuck the leads of the light in the socket (with tube removed) and it glowed purplish as HV came up, then went dark. Its filament never lit. What does it mean? As Pee Wee Herman once said, "I don't know!"