[GreenKeys] Power tube removal

[Charles Ring W3NU]

Hello all,
> I am working on some amplifiers that use 4CX250B style eimac tubes, they are
> in a socket at the bottom of a deep chimney and are almost impossible to
> remove without grabbing the top with pliers which chews it up. my question
> is does anyone know of a good way to get them out or is there a tool maybe
> something like snap ring pliers with flat tongs that slide down between the
> fins??? and if so where in the world can I get a pair??
>
> Thanks
> Tony
>   

Wherever I have used that tube, the chimney was easily removable and the 
tube followed with no trouble. This tube uses a "loktal" base so it 
needs to be pulled out with some force.

73 de W3NU