CRT decay

From: D. Peschel <dpeschel_at_u.washington.edu>
Date: Tue Nov 3 00:50:02 1998

Geoff Roberts wrote:

> Not sure what the situation is in USA but here TV crts are generally not
> replaced because
> of the cost, it's usually better to get another TV.

It's probably the same here (I don't know, but judging by the recent
discussion of repair costs vs. unit prices, that's what I'd guess).

Of course, if you're talking about an exotic computer CRT from a long time
ago, you may not be able to get another monitor. Actually, you may not be
able to get another CRT either... I wonder how practical it is to replace a
CRT with certain specifications? Does anyone know? I know phosphor formulas
have changed over time, as well as CRT shapes, so if you want that bright new
look for your big obsolete workstation screen, or that flickery blue-orange
ook for your PDP-12 scope, I have no idea what options you have.

And then there's storage-tube CRTs...

-- Derek
Received on Tue Nov 03 1998 - 00:50:02 GMT