Vacuum Tube Question
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Kanastrous
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Vacuum Tube Question
What is the purpose of the silvering applied to the top end of most old vacuum tubes?
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It's basically an indicator. If the tube is damaged or the vacuum otherwise compromised, that material should oxidize, leaving a visually obvious clue.
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