[Boatanchors] restored radio question

[J Forster]

IMO, I'd run each a few hours (say 4) every month or two. Here's my reasoning:

Electrolytic capacitors need to be kept formed, and after reforming, a few hours
a month should be enough to keep them in good shape.

Tubes need to operate a bit to prevent gas buildup. For this to happen, they
need to be operated with BOTH filament and plate voltages applied.  BUT, I'd not
run then so long that they get 'used up'

FWIW,
-John



Gerry Steffens wrote:

> OK Anchorites, what do you think about the following?
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> I have approaching 300 radios in the collection.  Many work fine to adequate
> for now.  Many others have been fully restored.  Hopefully, more will be
> restored after retirement in a few years.
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> How often and for how long per session should these functioning radios be
> turned on and used to preserve their functionality?
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> Gerry