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    Discovery about BTZS tubes

    Hi,
    I just found out that it is not a good idea to "dry" BTZS tubes in the microwave. OUCH!

    They will melt.

    Anybody have some for sale?

    Fred

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    Re: Discovery about BTZS tubes

    Quote Originally Posted by Fred Braakman View Post
    Hi,
    I just found out that it is not a good idea to "dry" BTZS tubes in the microwave. OUCH!

    They will melt.

    Anybody have some for sale?

    Fred

    Ouch!
    Amund
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    Re: Discovery about BTZS tubes

    pm sent

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    Re: Discovery about BTZS tubes

    Quote Originally Posted by Fred Braakman View Post
    Hi,
    I just found out that it is not a good idea to "dry" BTZS tubes in the microwave. OUCH!

    They will melt.

    Anybody have some for sale?

    Fred
    FRED !!!!!!

    Microwave ??? I bet they are now hard to spin evenly in the waterbath !

    All the best with a new set ---- note to self NEVER microwave my BTZS tubes.

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    Re: Discovery about BTZS tubes

    . . . I wonder if that applies to small, furry, soft, cute puppies . . .

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    Re: Discovery about BTZS tubes

    I hope Fred has found a replacement set. If not, there is one for sale here:
    http://www.largeformatphotography.in...ad.php?t=28362

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