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Belles 21A standby mode?

Hi,

I recently obtained a 21A and wonder if any 21A owners experience the same. I noticed after plugging the unit in that the tubes glowed as if the 21A was powered on. The manual makes no mention of a standby mode. With the unit switched off, the tubes appear to still have voltage on them. Just wondering....thanks.
jman66

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jman66 OP
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Turns out to be a non-issue - 21A is operating fine. I have the option of sending it back for a checkup if it makes me feel better. Sorry for all the commotion.
jman66 OP
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Maybe this an apples to oranges comparision...
I also have a Belles 20A, plugged it back in, power swich off and there is a faint glow on the filaments. When powered on, the glow reaches the intensity that I see with the 21A powered off.
jman66 OP
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Dave Belles stated that a couple of units went out the door with a missing jumper. Mine could be one of them.
With the 21A powered off or powered on, there's no change in "glow intensity" of the filaments.
I also have a 20A and the chassis above the tubes gets slightly warm but there is no visible glow in any of the 4 tubes.
jman66 OP
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If that's the case, then I probably shouldn't worry.
Thanks everyone for responding !!
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