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Joe Rossi
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03-01-2014, 08:59 AM

I have seen some older tubes with a 'battleship grey' glass that is very symmetrical. Was there a reason for coating tubes in that way, or just to make 'em look pretty?

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Question about tubes - by TV MAN - 02-28-2014, 10:57 AM

RE: Question about tubes - by morzh - 02-28-2014, 11:09 AM

RE: Question about tubes - by Radioroslyn - 02-28-2014, 08:27 PM

RE: Question about tubes - by Joe Rossi - 03-01-2014, 08:59 AM

RE: Question about tubes - by TA Forbes - 03-01-2014, 09:24 AM

RE: Question about tubes - by TA Forbes - 03-01-2014, 05:57 PM

RE: Question about tubes - by morzh - 03-01-2014, 06:03 PM

RE: Question about tubes - by TA Forbes - 03-01-2014, 06:14 PM

RE: Question about tubes - by morzh - 03-01-2014, 06:21 PM

RE: Question about tubes - by Eric T - 03-05-2014, 09:46 AM

RE: Question about tubes - by TV MAN - 03-05-2014, 10:41 AM

RE: Question about tubes - by Mondial - 03-05-2014, 10:58 AM

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