Can you touch the tubes?

I was talking to someone at the tube store about replacing some KT 150 tubes and he said it was perfectly fine to touch the tubes.

I've always thought you're supposed to handle these things very carefully with white gloves or a microfiber cloth.

Handling them with my fingers makes it easier to pull them out , insert them more securely.

Does it really matter if my fingerprints get on the glass or should I clean them off with a microfiber cloth after I touch them?

emergingsoul11-05-2023 5:41pm

erik_squires Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 15,824 posts 11-07-2023 at 04:25pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete You want to avoid the oils which in turn heat up the glass and make the tubes hotter than they should be. If it's unavoidable use isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to clean off the glass. The little alcohol cleaning wipes are really handy for spot cleaning like that. Of course, make sure your gear is off before getting any fluid anywhere near it. :)