A tube can short when heater wires within the tube deform under high heat and touch the cathode. Excessive heating happens when air leaks in the tube. With a heater to cathode short, excessive current can destroy an amp output transformer unless the mains are fused.
short in a tube-what happens?
I just received a 6dj8 tube which i tested on my tube tester. the reading were fine, however there was a clear short in the tube.
what happens if a tube with a short is installed in your audio gear?
disaster? hum? anyone ever brave enough to find out?
what happens if a tube with a short is installed in your audio gear?
disaster? hum? anyone ever brave enough to find out?