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Old 07-27-2022, 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Aperna1985 View Post
So good news I rejuvenated the tube on Dynamic low and it went from a very weak reading to almost a full reading. The picture looks better than it did with the brightener now. Looks like it's time to start buying capacitors.
I destroyed a weak GE 21ATP4 by weld-shorting elements.
Using my BK445 on dyn hi when it barely moves the needle on emission at 12 volts on filament,
white hot and no cathode dust left. Now a neon-glowing on both halves with a short
Using Dyn Hi is the last desperate move after dyn lo and dyn med failed to restore emission.

Admiral BW tubes from 50s-60s were always decent and responded to a light touch

So glad you had a good experience. I have a 27" Muntz with a no-name rebuilt 27EP4 and a Beltron in for repairs.
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