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Originally Posted by Bozz_Keren /img/forum/go_quote.gif
problem solved, when i change the tube, the crackling noise gone, but these stock tubes is the worst, i miss my M8100
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Hey BK!
I just had the same thing happen yesterday, and I expect many tube users are starting to experience the same thing. Seasonal weather changes are having an effect on the corrosion build up. Changes in the amount of moisture in the air and storage considerations, can cause an increase in corrosion, so for many of us, it is time to get out the soft wire brushes and Deoxit, and get after those nasty pins.
I just checked my "stash" of tubes, and it is definitely time for me to have a pin cleaning afternoon.
The pins I cleaned just a few months ago, now have a substantial amount of "junk" on them, so that is a good indicator as to what is going on. My tubes are stored in Wooden Cigar boxes, by type, and the cigar boxes don't seal very well. They are handy, but not very good at keeping out the elements.
I guess I should be looking for a better storage solution!
I've tried a bunch of pin cleaning methods, but none of them seem to beat the "Soft wire brush & Deoxit" combination. I use Deoxit 5 and a soft wire brush to clean the pins with, then lightly coat them with Deoxit "Gold" as a final touch. Deoxit Gold leaves a slight film to help prevent further corrosion, but after a few tube rolling sessions, the pins have little protection left, so they need more attention than usual. I always seem to space out the "more attention than usual" part, and end up cleaning all of them in one afternoon.
I think from now on, I'm going to just schedule a cleaning of all tubes, once a quarter. Hopefully, this will put me "ahead of the power curve" and cut way down on the pin corrosion hassles.
What happened to your M8100's???
PM me if you need a set! (For BK only) I can hook you up!