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short in a tube-what happens?

I just received a 6dj8 tube which i tested on my tube tester. the reading were fine, however there was a clear short in the tube.

what happens if a tube with a short is installed in your audio gear?

disaster? hum? anyone ever brave enough to find out?
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marakanetz
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Define a clear short.
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ykk
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6dj8 is a relatively common tube, to be on the safe side, I think if you know there is some kinds of short in the tube, then replace it with a good one. I assume the audio gear you have is expensive.
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by short, I mean, my tube testers light lights up when it senses a short in the tube being tested.

the tube in question is a nicer SQ tube, so id rather not throw it away if it has some value.
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