Re: WTB: Broken 19VLUP22 tube or mounting ear

Colin Davies wrote:
>
> Hi, I've got a tube with a broken ear too... amplifone 19" one...
>
> I thought about re-attatching this with some kind of epoxy resin...
> maybe some High-Strengh metal loaded stuff.....
>
> Also considered fabricating something with an L shaped bent piece of
> metal with the ear welded to it, so it went round the top and side....
> that could be expoxied too it too and would give extra strength.....
Might work, but could be dangerous.

>
> The strap on my monitor is kind of crimped on, so can't be easily
> removed.
You really don't seem to understand - that strap is an anti-implosion
safety device. If you damage, remove, it or attempt to modify the strap
the tube can (and likely will) implode.

If you remove the strap the tube implodes, if you try and solder, braze,
hot-melt, or heat the strap the tube implodes - there are likely NO safe
solutions that do not result in the tube imploding. These are bombs!

I wouldn't risk it...

John :-#(#
>
> Obviously you couldn't weldthe ear on (might magnetise the tube !!) or
> solder it !!
>
> Regards, Colin
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Robertson" <pinball@telus.net>
> To: <rasterlist@vectorlist.org>
> Sent: Sunday, May 03, 2009 9:28 PM
> Subject: Re: RASTER: WTB: Broken 19VLUP22 tube or mounting ear
>
>
>> Mit Matelske wrote:
>>> I'm looking for a mounting ear for a 19VLUP22 monitor. I have a
>>> tube that
>>> has a broken ear and needs replacement.
>>>
>>> Thanks in advance!
>>>
>>> Mit
>> If you are talking about the four metal tabs that are attached to the
>> metal strap that goes around the edge of the picture tube - then do
>> NOT attempt to repair this!
>>
>> If you remove or fiddle with the strap the tube will likely implode!
>>
>> Instead find an old 19" RCA or Electrohome TV from the 1970s with a
>> turret tuner - chances are not bad that the tube is our standard CGA.
>>
>> Do not bother with Japanese or other foreign TVs as the tubes are
>> different, only North American manufactured TVs have a chance of
>> being correct.
>>
>> Someone should make a list of TVs that used that tube (or compatible
>> tubes) now that the US is phasing out broadcast NTSC TV.
>>
>> John :-#)#
>>
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