cctalk Digest, Vol 9, Issue 38 (Was: ADM-3A)

From: Tony Duell <ard_at_p850ug1.demon.co.uk>
Date: Fri May 21 18:40:41 2004

> Well, no, the problem with these CRT's is that they
> have a RTV-like implosion shield between the front of
> the tube and another layer of glass. Over time, the
> RTV develops a mold from the edges in and the tube

Ah, that well-lnown problem....

> looks horrible and becomes unusable. I worked up the
> guts to cut between the tube and the plate with a
> nichrome wire. Not recommended for the sane. I

Is anyone here sane? I know I'm not.

> replaced the shield with aquarium RTV at the edges.

Since the bonding between the 2 pieces of glass is part of the implosion
protection system of the CRT, I am a little worried that the new RTV
might not be as strong or something. I would not want to be in front of a
CRT when it implodes if the protection is not adequate...

-tony
Received on Fri May 21 2004 - 18:40:41 BST