Anyone using Chelmer Valves?

pingfloid · 15th August 2005, 10:44 AM

Do you know about Chelmer Valves? I think they're from the UK, but I doubt there's still a factory in the UK, so I wonder if they're NOS or maybe made in China.

Farnell in One is selling ECC83 = 9,14 €, EL34 = 18,79 €, KT88 = 46,83 € (plus VAT) and I'm wondering if they are worth the price.
Svetlana, Sovtek, JJ, Electro Harmonix, Shino and Ei are cheaper than that.

Cheers,

Manuel

cerrem · 15th August 2005, 05:13 PM

Chelmer is just a distributor.... Sort of like a UK version of Groove Tubes...They measure for matched sets and re-label the tubes and have thier own label tube boxes...
A number of years ago...they were unable to match tubes to my level of quality..so they were curteous and professional and offered full return...
A lot of people get a "woody" over Chelmer cause the company is in ENGLAND..and somehow drum up all this emotion from this association with ENGLAND that there must be some magic to the tubes... Give me a break...

CHris

CV · 15th August 2005, 06:15 PM

They ripped me off - a few years ago I ordered a 4212E from them, specifying that I was only interested in, NOS original box.

The one that arrived had been repackaged and was clearly used; they agreed that I could send it back for a refund, which I did prior to going abroad for 6 months (work placement).

I had to chase up the refund twice (no sign of it for weeks after it was promised) and when it did arrive it came with a £50 deduction for restocking (no mention of this originally from them, they just decided to apply it).

I complained to no avail, they even had the nerve to ignore my emails and being a few thousand miles away at the time couldn't be bothered to chase up, what with the cost of calls.

Two acquaintances of mine reported bad experiences with them but I won't go into hearsay now.

If I were you, I'd keep well clear.

PeteM · 15th August 2005, 06:37 PM

Tested Valves my A**E they couldn't supply a working Ei 6CA7 if their life depended on it,I know this valve had a reputation or two but I only wanted 4 at the time.

I have dealt with http://www.watfordvalves.com/ and have had excellent service from these guys.

15th August 2005, 10:44 AM	#1
pingfloid diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Bangkok	Anyone using Chelmer Valves? Do you know about Chelmer Valves? I think they're from the UK, but I doubt there's still a factory in the UK, so I wonder if they're NOS or maybe made in China. Farnell in One is selling ECC83 = 9,14 €, EL34 = 18,79 €, KT88 = 46,83 € (plus VAT) and I'm wondering if they are worth the price. Svetlana, Sovtek, JJ, Electro Harmonix, Shino and Ei are cheaper than that. Cheers, Manuel

15th August 2005, 06:15 PM	#3
CV diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: UK	I wouldn't go near Chelmer with a barge pole They ripped me off - a few years ago I ordered a 4212E from them, specifying that I was only interested in, NOS original box. The one that arrived had been repackaged and was clearly used; they agreed that I could send it back for a refund, which I did prior to going abroad for 6 months (work placement). I had to chase up the refund twice (no sign of it for weeks after it was promised) and when it did arrive it came with a £50 deduction for restocking (no mention of this originally from them, they just decided to apply it). I complained to no avail, they even had the nerve to ignore my emails and being a few thousand miles away at the time couldn't be bothered to chase up, what with the cost of calls. Two acquaintances of mine reported bad experiences with them but I won't go into hearsay now. If I were you, I'd keep well clear.

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15th August 2005, 05:13 PM	#2
cerrem diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: San Diego, CA	Chelmer is just a distributor.... Sort of like a UK version of Groove Tubes...They measure for matched sets and re-label the tubes and have thier own label tube boxes... A number of years ago...they were unable to match tubes to my level of quality..so they were curteous and professional and offered full return... A lot of people get a "woody" over Chelmer cause the company is in ENGLAND..and somehow drum up all this emotion from this association with ENGLAND that there must be some magic to the tubes... Give me a break... CHris

15th August 2005, 06:37 PM	#4
PeteM diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: UK	Tested Valves my A**E they couldn't supply a working Ei 6CA7 if their life depended on it,I know this valve had a reputation or two but I only wanted 4 at the time. I have dealt with http://www.watfordvalves.com/ and have had excellent service from these guys.

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