Re: G05 805 Problem

Ken Sumrall wrote:
> Can you see the getter on the inside of the CRT? If it's not silvery but
> rather powdery (or has a powdery ring around the edge) then it's most
> certainly
> leaking.
>
> Disclaimer: I've never used a G05-805 monitor, so I have no idea if
> the getter
> is even visible on that CRT.
>
> ___
> Ken
>
They aren't always visible in picture tubes so if people don't know what
to look for it is difficult to describe - however a bad getter is
usually showing a white powdery look to it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Getter

John :-#)#
>
> On 08/29/11 12:54, John Robertson wrote:
>> akswanson@ntelos.net wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi, I have a Omega Race Cocktail with a G05-805 monitor, that doesnt
>>> appear to
>>> have HV. I get a purple plasma in the neck..Its this an indication
>>> of a neck
>>> short? I rebuilt both the Deflection and HV boards.
>>>
>> Purple plasma is an indication of air leakage into the tube...not a
>> good thing!
>>
>> I suspect your tube is shot... picture/video of this would help decide.
>>
>> John :-#(#
>>
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