Tube failure -- what would happen in worst case?


How do you determine when a tube is to be replaced?
Can a tube ever glow bright red and blow up?
If it does, would it damage the amp itself as well as other components including the speakers?
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Showing 1 response by hifihvn

I don't want to scare anyone,but fire is always possible.A simple coupling cap shorting out can cause a tube to have thermal runaway.If a tube starts glowing orange,shut if down(the gear) as fast as possible.Solid state amps,tv's, and other electronics all have risks too.Homes burn down for various reasons,a lot are electrical,or electronic failures.