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G6Tanuki · 2nd Apr 2019, 6:49 pm

My preferred approach for small-signal valves is to use a short length of adhesive-lined heatshrink tubing to bridge the glass/valve-base gap.

This was Military SOP in the 1960s/1970s - I've got some VR100 valves that came from a R1155 that have had their bases re-bonded this way.

i wouldn't suggest this as an approach for 'power' valves or rectifiers though!

2nd Apr 2019, 6:49 pm	#12
G6Tanuki Dekatron Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Wiltshire, UK. Posts: 13,998	Re: Refixing loose valve bases My preferred approach for small-signal valves is to use a short length of adhesive-lined heatshrink tubing to bridge the glass/valve-base gap. This was Military SOP in the 1960s/1970s - I've got some VR100 valves that came from a R1155 that have had their bases re-bonded this way. i wouldn't suggest this as an approach for 'power' valves or rectifiers though!