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Default Another old-timer tube/valve question

On Sun, 2 Jun 2019 15:57:22 -0000 (UTC), Cursitor Doom
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Gentlemen,

What are the typical average/maximum operating temperatures of a full
wave rectifying tube/valve? Is it normal for them to become too hot to
touch after only a minute or two?
I'm talking specifically about the 5Y3GT in this context.



I melted solder on top of 5Y3GT


Regards,

Boris Mohar

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