It's ALIVE!

From: William Donzelli <william_at_ans.net>
Date: Mon Feb 22 15:21:59 1999

> The general rule among people I know is LEAVE THE TUBE ALONE. If you have
> two units, one with a bad tube and one with bad electronics, move the
> electronics, not the tube. etc etc. Handling a CRT is just too dangerous.

Generally wise advise, but probably because of the economies. Replacing a
tube (or any of the other high voltage stuff) can turn your wallet inside
out.

As far as actually handling a tube - no they really are not very
dangerous. If one makes sure to drain any high voltage points (twice for
each, at least), follow all of the other high voltage advice already given
(and probably in the FAQ), and do not drop the tube, you will be fine.
Post 1960 CRTs are actually quite tough and will sustain a great deal of
physical abuse. When they break, the neck shatters first and lets all the
air in. The days of the nasty implosions due to no safety glass are gone.

William Donzelli
william_at_ans.net
Received on Mon Feb 22 1999 - 15:21:59 GMT