He can also just use the low 1900 vdc CW position, apply a bit of drive, and tune the amp a bit off resonance.? ?That will get the tubes good and red.?
A good Eimac 3-500Z? will? hi-pot? 16 kv? (between anode and grid)..... and 5 kv? (between grid and cathode).?
Chinese? 3-500Z's? ?will hi pot 9-15 kv? from anode to grid.....and only 1 kv between grid and cathode.?