Speaking of which, I'm planning to replace a CRT this
weekend and naturally don't want to get a big shock. I've
read that one way to discharge a CRT is to use a well
insultated screw driver with an alligator clip/wire on the
shaft of the driver comnnected to ground, and then insert
the end of the driver under the suction cup where the anode
meets the tube. Any thoughts on this approach?
Don't connect to ground, connect directly to the
wires that rest on the coating on the back of the
tube. This will ensure that you discharge the tube.
Also, if neither CRT has been on for a week, how
much charge likely remains?
Up to all of it. Also be aware that a tube that has
been disconnected for any length of time may
self charge due to electrolyte stresses. Not
enough to harm you but enough to make you
drop the tube in surprise.
Lee.
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