Broken(ish) Power Tube

[TFridgen]

So, my wife decides it's time to paint the dining room(amp room). I have my Roadster Combo propped up using an Amp Standback(awesome by the way). She figures it's not stable enough to cover with a blanket, so she rocks it forward and lets 'er fly backwards, displacing two of my power tubes :x . I check out the tubes and one is fine but the little key in the centre is completely broken off. There is a little glass nub that now sticks out of the bottom but is not broken. My question is while it did function properly, is it safe to use if I make sure to get the pins in the right slot or should I throw her to the curb? (the tube that is :wink: )

 

[Elpelotero]

I've used tubes like that before with no ill effects. I say go for it till it blows. Just make sure the labels face the same way

 

[212Mavguy]

Just make sure that the tube is inserted with the pins going where they should...I've repaired that center post in several instances with super glue, works just fine. Peace.

 

[JohnDNJ]

The real answer here is to fix your wife so she doesn't touch your amps again.

 

[dmt]

The real answer here is to fix your wife so she doesn't touch your amps again.

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