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is there a way to tighten pins in tube sockets?

Two of the output tube sockets of my VAC amp don't grip the tube pins tight. The tubes are Winged C and I have several sets and all exhibit the same looseness. Before I send it back to VAC, is there a way to tighten the pins?

The problem I experience from this is a right channel hum and unstable tube bias.
rhljazz

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rodman99999
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"Thee shower?" Actually; the King James method is during a baptism(full immersion & considerably more involved).
rodman99999
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Beyond unplugging the amp: be certain the power supply capacitors are FULLY DISCHARGED. Many components have bleed resistors, that will discharge them, after the unit is turned off(takes a little while). The caps can still somewhat recharge themselves, do to Dielectric Absorption. Whether your unit has bleed resistors or not: it would be best to leave the amp off/unplugged for a couple hours, then touch a short wire(insulated from you) or screwdriver across every capacitor's terminals, to insure that they are not retaining a charge.
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