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Socket Saver - 8-Pin, for reducing wear and tear on tube sockets
8 pin octal socket saver. Commonly used in tube testers. Socket savers absorb the main wear and tear from many tube insertions and removals. It's much easier to replace a worn out socket saver than to replace the original socket.
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| Item Diameter | 1.30 in. |
| Packaging Dimensions | 1.6 in. × 1.4 in. × 1.4 in. | |
| Weight (Packaging) | 0.05 lbs. |
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Will this work as an adapter for EL84 tubes and if so, how much power loss?
Asked by Anonymous on December 11th, 2015.
December 15th, 2015
Staff MemberTop Contributor
No, this would not work as a converter for EL84 tubes. You would want to check out our Yellow Jackets line for something more in line with what you are looking for.
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Are these the same size as the new 6SN7GTB -TungSol (you sell) which has a 1 9/32" base width maximum?
Asked by Anonymous on January 13th, 2017.
Yes, these will fit a Tung Sol 6SN7GTB.
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Just wondering... can you use something like this to run different style preamp tubes in an amp? Or should it only be used for testing purposes?
Asked by Anonymous on January 13th, 2017.
The socket saver would only be recommended for testing purposes or instances where you would be changing tubes frequently. These are not tube converters. We do offer power tube converters called Yellow Jackets which you can browse by visiting https://www.yellowjacketstc.com/
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Can this come apart like the 9 pin version? (screwed together) I want to tap off the plate pin to measure current. A bit quicker than completely wiring up a base & socket from scratch like when I make adaptors.
Asked by Anonymous on April 25th, 2017.
Unfortunately these do not come apart like our 9-pin version (P-ST9-900).
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Are these unsoldered and unglued together?
Asked by edspesh on July 31st, 2021.
August 3rd, 2021
Staff Member
These are both soldered and glued together. One could use the tube bases (SKU # P-SP8-476) and the octal socket (SKU # P-ST8-810) as individual components of these socket savers.
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