Re: Are my 6100 tubes really bad?

If the high voltage isn't too high you probably have gassy tubes. No fix for
that (that you can do, anyway), but if screens are in good shape they could be
rebuilt for less cost than a new tube. But if the screen is burnt go with new
tubes.

someotherguy wrote:

> I've now got a pair of WG 6100 tubes that exhibit the same symptom. When
> HV is applied to them, they make a sizzling sort of sound, glow
> purplish/blue in the neck, and don't display a picture.
>
> The first one was tested with a known-good HV unit and deflection
> board. The second one I acquired recently and don't have 100% certainty
> that these other pieces are good, though I think they are.
>
> Is this a sign of lack of vacuum in the tube, or is it a short in the
> neck? If it's a short, what does everyone think the chances of dislodging
> it/burning it out with a rejuvenator are?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Richard
> www.arcadeobsession.com/sog
>
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