A single, large exposure made to a cold anode could result in:
cracked anode
tube overload
blown transformer
vaporization of the filament
cracked anode
Rationale: Single, large exposures to a cold anode should be avoided to prevent a cracked anode. Tubes should be warmed up according to manufacturer warm-up procedures. A sudden and large dose of heat causes the anode to expand.
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