Edd Whatley writes:

Sir SAMuel :

How about interim use as a pair of bedside lamps....or probably more
impressive...as side pillar mounts for your desk nameplate.

I once did that with an array of KU band Microwave "plumbing"

BTW is it appreciably taller that its small brother counterpart....the
450 ?

http://tinyurl.com/4yz5j

The 2X1000A doesn't look anything like that. The entire section surrounding
the plate is a massive finned heatsink with a cap on top. It looks more
like one of those coaxial metal-ceramic tubes, but with a glass envelope
instead and 4 pin base like the one above. From memory, it's only about
7 or 8 inches high. If I get a chance, I'll take a pic.

I powered the filament and tested it with a low voltage AC source. It
works but definitely not impressive as the glow of the cathode is totally
hidden so it doesn't even make a good desk lamp. 3-1000Zs work better as
light bulbs. ;-)

The side pillars might be an idea. These are built sturdy.

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