Bad Ion Gauge Tube?

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David Kunkle
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Re: Bad Ion Gauge Tube?

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It had been a few years since I put my gauge system together. Meaning I forgot the tube and cable types have to be compatible. I realize now my cable is for a single filament. The tube had 1 broken filament, and I recently realized it was contaminated with a thin film of something that wouldn't wash out with acetone. I dug up an article that said these tubes can be cleaned with only acetone, and if that didn't work, the filament and the whole tube would be trash. At that rate, I'm figuring it'll be easier to start over with the right type of tube.
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