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PJL · 29th Jun 2007, 12:27 am

I rebased a PM24A which had a badly cracked base. Although loose, the base had to be cut off as the glass has a substantial rim. Using the wire as a wedge would possibly only pull the rim back against the shrunken adhesive.

I have also successfully used the acetone and nail varnish trick recommended in an old thread.

29th Jun 2007, 12:27 am	#23
PJL Dekatron Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Seaford, East Sussex, UK. Posts: 5,997	Re: Loose valve bases I rebased a PM24A which had a badly cracked base. Although loose, the base had to be cut off as the glass has a substantial rim. Using the wire as a wedge would possibly only pull the rim back against the shrunken adhesive. I have also successfully used the acetone and nail varnish trick recommended in an old thread.