Re: [time-nuts] CBT EOL

2008-02-08 Thread David Welch
the standard-performance or long-life CBT the EOL mechanism is more > likely due to the first dynode of the EM becoming depleted of its coating, > than buildup of internal contaminants. > > Dave > > ----- Original Message - > From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: > Sent

Re: [time-nuts] CBT EOL

2008-02-04 Thread wa1zms
of the EM becoming depleted of its coating, > than buildup of internal contaminants. > > Dave > > ----- Original Message - > From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: > Sent: Monday, February 04, 2008 6:39 AM > Subject: [time-nuts] CBT EOL > > > When a CBT

Re: [time-nuts] CBT EOL

2008-02-04 Thread Dave Carlson
of its coating, than buildup of internal contaminants. Dave - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, February 04, 2008 6:39 AM Subject: [time-nuts] CBT EOL When a CBT reaches end-of-life, is it because the source of Cs is used up? Or is it due to contamin

[time-nuts] CBT EOL

2008-02-04 Thread wa1zms
When a CBT reaches end-of-life, is it because the source of Cs is used up? Or is it due to contamination of the electron multiplier? I've heard both as causes but wanted more info. I have a CBT with very low beam current and it keeps falling. I'm wondering if running a higher than normal EM volta