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Amp Stuff => Tube Amp Building - Tweaks - Repairs => Topic started by: SLW on March 26, 2011, 01:42:49 pm

Title: Tube socket came apart
Post by: SLW on March 26, 2011, 01:42:49 pm

I am working on the chassis for my new amp. While checking the tube socket holes for a good fit I noticed that one of the tube sockets looked a littled different from the others.  Upon inspection I found the celenex portion was not positioned in the aluminum portioncorrectly.  I gave it a little push with my fingers from the inside and it poped out.  I put it back and went with a solid snap.  It looks straight now.  I think it is ok to use.  Would you guys use it?  Or should I just get another since they are not very expensive?

Title: Re: Tube socket came apart
Post by: firemedic on March 26, 2011, 07:43:54 pm

You probably could use it, just make nothing's shorted.
Personally I would replace it. If it popped out once it could again and ceramic sockets are pretty cheap.

Title: Re: Tube socket came apart
Post by: DummyLoad on March 26, 2011, 11:13:06 pm

install and remove a tube a few times, if feels like it's trying to come apart or does, then replace?

--DL

Title: Re: Tube socket came apart
Post by: bluesbear on March 27, 2011, 06:35:43 am

I'd consider it defective and dump it. A new socket is cheap insurance.
Dave

Title: Re: Tube socket came apart
Post by: sluckey on March 27, 2011, 08:19:48 am

I wouldn't worry about it if it feels secure. I just recently replaced a broken pin rather than replace the entire socket on an old point to point Hammond amp.

EDIT... I think I misunderstood. Been doing that more and more lately. I thought a pin had popped lose.

Title: Re: Tube socket came apart
Post by: RicharD on March 27, 2011, 09:38:55 am

Some of the porcelain sockets easily snap apart from their aluminum mounts so you can swap out different mounting hardware (surface, shielded, retainer clips, etc).  Sounds like your socket is OK.

Title: Re: Tube socket came apart
Post by: SLW on March 28, 2011, 11:59:53 am

Thanks for the advice guys.  I am going to order a new one.

SLW