Rectifier tube keeps blowing


I have a cheap Chinese tube amp. It uses a 274B rectifier tube from Valve Art. Once during listening, the rectifier tube blew and so did the fuse. I replaced the fuse and replaced the rectifier with another 274B from Valve Art. Then, days later, I turned the amp on and same thing happened at power up. Fuse blew, rectifier went. I changed the fuse again and added my third (and last) rectifier tube. Every time I turn the amp on now, I take a deep breath and turn my head. What the hell is going on here? I think a rectifier turns AC to DC (dangerous). If the rectifier goes, than damage could occur to the transformers,tubes or the whole amp could take a dump. I just put some great KT77's in here and I don't want anything bad to happen. Is it the Valve Art tube? Is it shoddy workmanship in a cheap Chinese amp? Help.
devilboy

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Trelja-
You really decorate your tree with old tubes? I have some old dusty, busted up EL34s from a ST70 that I'm working on. The glass is mostly intact but separated from the bases. They each say Dynaco by Mullard. An authentic set of collectible Christmas Ornaments.
Just wondering-do they just hang or do you light them up too? If so, how are they biased???
That's my kind a guy "Class A all the way"! Do they hang from sockets or did you glue little hooks to the glass? You better get a patent before Hallmark finds out.
I think we pissed Devilboy off, but I'd love to see a picture of your tree. Even my wife would appreciate it. Merry Christmas!!