Discharging CRT anode and capacitors on a VT52 DECscope

From: Tom Jennings <tomj_at_wps.com>
Date: Fri May 28 13:55:47 2004

On Thu, 2004-05-27 at 05:43, Paul Koning wrote:

> In this process, be sure you keep your fingertips WELL away from the
> metal shaft of the screwdriver.

As a general rule, OK, but it's not necessary if the screwdriver shaft
is actually grounded, which is the whole point of the exercise.

I still recommend the salt bath.
Received on Fri May 28 2004 - 13:55:47 BST

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