[sdiy] Modular Video?

[Ken Stone]

I have been zapped by a tube that was delivered new, in a packing box - it
still had a charge after days of storage/transport. The spark came looking
for me - a 1/2 inch jump.

These days I aligator clip an electricians screwdriver (insulated down as
far as the tip) to the earth strap/outer coating of the tube and put that
near the opening, or under the rubber cap if present, and let that take the
zap. Needless to say, this is done with the mains power disconnected!

Ken

>>
>> Lethal voltage 10KV to 60KV is stored in the CRT. The filter capacitor for
>> the anode power supply is the picture tube. Note the conductive coating on
>> the inside and outside of the glass dialectric, a near perfect capacitor.
>> The charge can be stored for days.
>> > >
>> >
>> > Bear in mind televisions generate lethal voltages, NEVER work on line
>> > operated equipment while it is plugged in.
>
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