Fixing a broken Tube

I broke the plastic guide post on the bottom of a KT88.
Any suggestions on fixing?
I was thinking crazyglue. Any issues with heat?
Thank you,
TD

tonydennison07-09-2019 6:46pm

mijostyn Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 8,450 posts 07-09-2019 at 07:23pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete As long as the tube is otherwise OK. Get a very thin formulation of Cyanoacrylate glue like https://www.cagcom/HS-4-bHot-Stuff-2ozb-thin-CA-glue_p_11.htmllue. Align the post back together tight and place a drop of glue right on the fracture line. The glue will absorb by capillary action. If it all disappears place another drop then quickly wipe off the excess with a Q tip all while holding the post tightly together. Continue to hold together for three minutes. Do not subject the repair to stress for 12 hours:) Mike
mijostyn Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 8,450 posts 07-09-2019 at 07:25pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete That portion of the tube will not get hot enough to effect the repair.
ebm Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 9,311 posts 07-09-2019 at 07:39pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete That tube is history dude!!
cleeds Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,909 posts 07-09-2019 at 07:43pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Tubes are disposable. I'd toss it.