Re: H1809 HV diode: How to test?

You can't test the HV diode with an ordinary meter. It has a very high
reverse voltage and just won't show up unless you can pump about 500VDC
through it..or has anyone experimented with these and a very low current
load at a lower voltage.

John :-#)#

At 11:03 PM 10/27/01, you wrote:
>Hi everyone,
>
>A while ago I wrote you-all about my "bz woes", where the monitor had
>deflection and tube glow, but no picture and, apparently, no HV.
>
>I worked up the courage and removed the HV cage. Suspecting the HV diode
>first, I removed it and tested for continuity. It shows an open circuit in
>both directions.
>
>Does this mean it's bad? And if so, where can I find a replacement? It's an
>H1809, by the way.
>
>Thanks everyone,
>
>Anthony R.
>
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>
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