Originally Posted by
icecruncher
My understanding is that these behemoths are soft seal and problematic on older ones because of it. (At least from what I remember on Sam's Laser FAQs) Usually, if they have been just sitting for a lengthy period of time, you won't have any success in getting them to run, if they are run regularly they are fine.
But, there are people much more knowledgeable on these than me that should comment.
Not all is lost. There are a few out there with hard seals and rebuilt tubes. If you have an actual business use, new tubes are available and two companies have rebuilt them for years (commercially) with great results. Still, your playing the lottery and odds are low.
Steve
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