I think if I hold the end of the pin with pliers and use the very sharp set of snips I have, which will cut those pins easily, then as long as they are not touching the glass, they will exert no force between the glass and the pin.
1. Unsolder the Original sockets.
2. Remove them, and save them where you will remember where they are.
3. Modify New sockets, and install them.
4. Reverse the order, install the Original sockets, and sell the amp.
That is probably better than having to cut the pins off 3 or 4 tubes until you get 2 tubes that still have a vacuum.
2. Remove them, and save them where you will remember where they are.
3. Modify New sockets, and install them.
4. Reverse the order, install the Original sockets, and sell the amp.
That is probably better than having to cut the pins off 3 or 4 tubes until you get 2 tubes that still have a vacuum.
Or you could snip the unwanted pins off this and leave your valve intact!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/3326527309...MIvPiIobvO5AIVw7TtCh2xrQUkEAQYCCABEgIy7PD_BwE
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Looking at those socket savers, it looks like a nut and bolt job to split them, so maybe the pins can be removed rather than cut off. I have ordered a couple, so I'll post when they arrive from Spain.
Socket savers finally arrived from Spain. They do indeed separate with one set screw so you can remove unwanted pins.
I hated the look of the indicator valves, and much happier with the look of the EC81 replacements. Other's opinions may vary
The photos aren't great, but you get the idea.
I hated the look of the indicator valves, and much happier with the look of the EC81 replacements. Other's opinions may vary
The photos aren't great, but you get the idea.
An externally hosted image should be here but it was not working when we last tested it.
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