Re: HV Diode for G05

Actually I bet any HV diode from an old B&W monitor will work. Look in
the junk bins of your local TV shop or Sally Ann...

John :-#)#

Dave Downin wrote:
>
> Regarding a G05-801 with low HV, I do believe that the problem is either the
> flyback or the HV diode. I tried the suggested method of hitting the diode
> with freeze spray with no improvements, but I'm really not getting HV from the
> start (when I turn it on)...it's just that the squeeling doesn't start until
> 10-20 seconds later.
>
> Is there any way to specifically test this diode or the HV transformer?
> I tried putting my meter on the diode test and checking it, but it showed
> open in both directions... but I am getting a display when I fire the
> thing up.
>
>
From what I've read, the HV transformer is hard to find. So I figure I'll try
> replacing the diode and hope that cures things. That is if there is a source
> of replacements for it. I've checked local electronics shops and couldn't
> find anything.
>
> The diode has the following markings:
>
> ERIE
> TSK-453-002
> 28-43-01
> 7945
>
> Anyone know where I can find this?
>
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