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Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2009 6:48 pm
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Hello everyone.
This is my first post here on this forum. And this might not be the proper sub-topic either, but here it goes.
I just got a brand new Hot Rod Deville 212. It's my first venture into the "tube" arena so to say, and I'm really lovin it so far.
The amp it replaced was a Fender Stage 100 (Solid State). Which I still have and will use for random practice (for me and my oldest son).
Now to my question:
Is it OK to keep the DeVille in the basement when not in use? It's a furnished basement, with heat and all, but it still is cooler down there than upstairs. And in the summer I've got a dehumidifier down there to keep the moisture out. I would move it upstairs while not being played, but this thing is a beast to lug around. LOL.
Also, when not in use, I keep it covered with the cover that came with the amp. I guess I'm just a bit paranoid about the temp maybe affecting the amp in a negative way. Any suggestions would be appreciated..
Thanks in advance..


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Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2009 7:12 pm
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Amps aren't as fussy about temp and humidity as guitars. Your finished basement will be just fine for it.
Since you're new to the tube, I will give you one bit of advice. If the amp has been in a cold area/vehicle for a whille, allow it to reach room temp before turning it on. A sudden rush of heat into cold glass tubes can, well, blow 'em up!
Other than that, common sense rules. Don't let too much beer run into it, wipe it down once in a while, and warm the tubes before turning off the standby.
Welcome to the wonderful world of tubes. Now there's absolutely no hope for you!

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Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2009 7:23 pm
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Stratobastard wrote:
Amps aren't as fussy about temp and humidity as guitars. Your finished basement will be just fine for it.
Since you're new to the tube, I will give you one bit of advice. If the amp has been in a cold area/vehicle for a whille, allow it to reach room temp before turning it on. A sudden rush of heat into cold glass tubes can, well, blow 'em up!
Other than that, common sense rules. Don't let too much beer run into it, wipe it down once in a while, and warm the tubes before turning off the standby.
Welcome to the wonderful world of tubes. Now there's absolutely no hope for you!

Thanks for the advice strato..
i pretty much treat ALL electronics with the "let it warm up to room temp" rule..
And what do you mean by "warm the tubes before turning off the standby"? do you mean keep the amp on standby before powering the amp off or on? Sorry for the dumb question.. ;)
my "tube" newness is really showing right now!!! :D


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Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2009 7:31 pm
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No prob!
Turn on the mains, but leave the other switch in standby for about 30 seconds before switching it over to on. Again, you're basically warming the tubes for action. When you're taking a break, just switch it to standby again. That keeps the tubes happy and glowing so they'll be ready when you come back. You should also switch to standby for a few seconds before turning the mains off.

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Stratobastard wrote:
No prob!
Turn on the mains, but leave the other switch in standby for about 30 seconds before switching it over to on. Again, you're basically warming the tubes for action. When you're taking a break, just switch it to standby again. That keeps the tubes happy and glowing so they'll be ready when you come back. You should also switch to standby for a few seconds before turning the mains off.

Ahhh.. OK.. thanks for the heads up on that.. I put the amp on standby before I powered the amp down, but I didn't know to do that prior to powering on the amp.. Thanks again..

Also, would the same rule apply as far as keeping my foot pedals in the basement? I'm thinking they should be alright too..
thanks again Strato.. :D


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I have a hot rod deluxe that I keep at my cabin in the mountains. It often goes down to 31 degrees in the house while I'm gone. I have no problems at all.

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