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Re: BURNT UP ELECTRODES

Posted By: SVP Neon Equipment
Date: Sunday, 27 January 2008, at 3:47 p.m.

In Response To: Re: BURNT UP ELECTRODES (Dana)

I wouldn't be me if I didn't say something about this ;-)

> It won't be the electrodes, unless
> contamination or damage can't be ruled out.

I disagree. It could easily be the electrodes, especially based on what we have seen and the feedback we have heard in the last year or so about other manufacturers electrodes.

However, not knowing any more than we do about the process and technique used by the original poster, I agree that it may not be the electrodes.

> I would do a test with a new red unit, don't
> flash it, and then age on 30ma. That would
> give a pretty clear picture of your initial
> tube quality which should be perfect.

I'm glad you mentioned "initial tube quality". This is only a short term test, and just because it comes on red does not necessarily mean it will stay red. A better test would be to process a red unit as you mention, but to run it on at least 4 times the electrodes rated current for at least a couple days. In other words, for a 30 mA electrode run it on 120 mA. For a 45 mA electrode, 180 mA, etc. If the unit stays red with little or no signs of electrode degradation you are on the right track. Running a full length 15mm electrode (most are rated at 80 mA) at 30 mA will not necessarily tell you anything. JMO

Mark

SVP Neon Equipment

Messages In This Thread

• BURNT UP ELECTRODES -- Andy Jackson -- Thursday, 24 January 2008, at 6:15 p.m.
  • Re: BURNT UP ELECTRODES -- neontek -- Thursday, 24 January 2008, at 6:30 p.m.
  • Re: BURNT UP ELECTRODES -- Yimmy1 -- Friday, 25 January 2008, at 3:28 a.m.
  • Re: BURNT UP ELECTRODES -- SVP Neon Equipment -- Friday, 25 January 2008, at 2:18 p.m.
    • Re: BURNT UP ELECTRODES -- Don Miner -- Saturday, 26 January 2008, at 2:13 a.m.
    • Re: BURNT UP ELECTRODES -- GB -- Saturday, 26 January 2008, at 4:09 p.m.
      • Re: BURNT UP ELECTRODES -- neontek -- Sunday, 27 January 2008, at 5:25 a.m.
        • THE BEST ELECTRODE AT THE BEST PRICE? -- SVP Neon Equipment -- Sunday, 27 January 2008, at 3:25 p.m.
      • Re: BURNT UP ELECTRODES -- am/pm -- Wednesday, 6 February 2008, at 7:58 p.m.
        • Re: BURNT UP ELECTRODES -- SVP Neon Equipment -- Thursday, 7 February 2008, at 1:00 p.m.
  • Re: BURNT UP ELECTRODES -- Dana -- Saturday, 26 January 2008, at 10:02 a.m.
    • Re: BURNT UP ELECTRODES -- SVP Neon Equipment -- Sunday, 27 January 2008, at 3:47 p.m.
  • Re: BURNT UP ELECTRODES *NM* -- lightning striking again -- Monday, 28 January 2008, at 10:33 a.m.
    • Re: BURNT UP ELECTRODES -- lightning striking again -- Monday, 28 January 2008, at 10:48 a.m.
      • Re: BURNT UP ELECTRODES -- Yimmy1 -- Tuesday, 12 February 2008, at 2:36 a.m.

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