Power tube help

NoobTubeMaster · #1 (**permalink**) 08-26-2008, 04:45 PM

i just bough the Red hot power tube and i was wondering do i need to buy a new valve to install into the power tube or is there a way of removing the old valve because i cant get it out

wubbachicken · #2 (**permalink**) 08-26-2008, 04:53 PM

no you dont need to buy a new valve. here is a video for you. its pretty darn easy though

YouTube - A-5 Power Tube Valve How To: Disassemble Clean & Reassemble

SilentDeath12886 · #3 (**permalink**) 08-26-2008, 05:31 PM

Just need to put some muscle into it. I believe there is a bit of red/blue locktite.

I use a #2 pencil. Eraser end in first into the thin end and hit it against the table hard. Don't lose an eye, wear eye protection!

I don't like the idea of taking a plier/wrench on it. Wouldn't want to scratch it.

NoobTubeMaster · #4 (**permalink**) 08-26-2008, 07:56 PM

Ya i got it. The Red Hot power tube and complete TechT cyclone upgrade have been installed

Lord Odin · #5 (**permalink**) 08-26-2008, 08:54 PM

I use a wooden dowel rod, place it in the skinny part of the powertube and hit it on a hard table. Not too hard or else the valve will go flying.

KRA SHARPSHOOTER · #6 (**permalink**) 08-26-2008, 10:07 PM

There isn't a "single" right way to remove your Valve from the Power Tube. You can use a pencil, a wooden dowel rod, a pliers, or any number of things that will push/pull the Valve out. Just don't take a hammer and nail to it.

I have been using a pliers on my A-5 Valve ever since I started making videos without any scratches, and my Valve was not secured into the Power Tube with locktite either.

SilentDeath12886 · #7 (**permalink**) 08-26-2008, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by KRA SHARPSHOOTER

my Valve was not secured into the Power Tube with locktite either.

The markers I've dealt with all has locktite the first time I messed around with them fromt he factory. My 98's valve still has reminence of thel ocktite still on it. I forget if the A5 has the locktite in there.

KRA SHARPSHOOTER · #8 (**permalink**) 08-26-2008, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SilentDeath12886

The markers I've dealt with all has locktite the first time I messed around with them fromt he factory. My 98's valve still has reminence of thel ocktite still on it. I forget if the A5 has the locktite in there.

The 98's I've tinkered with had locktite, but the A-5's don't.

SilentDeath12886 · #9 (**permalink**) 08-26-2008, 10:48 PM

My mistake then. Only 98's ahve it. Probably because the valve needs to be held in place by various means.

NoobTubeMaster · #10 (**permalink**) 08-26-2008, 11:24 PM

ya i didnt see any locktite when i got it out, i used the plier method in the video and it worked just fine, no dents or scratches. It was just a pain trying to line it up to go in right were you cant spin it once its in.

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