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XavinNydek t1_j9zqsz9 wrote

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That's not true at all. Back when tubes were in everything most electronics were wooden boxes. They get hot but they don't get hot enough to set things on fire in normal use.

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PharaoRamsesII OP t1_j9zrx6l wrote

Well the big difference was that the devices were large and therefore had lots of air around the tubes. In very small devices that doesnt work. And i am 99,9% sure that safety regulations were a bit looser back then. Bur yes you are right that most likely nothing will catch on fire. Although i wouldnt be sure with plastic foils or paper.

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