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Xiaou2:
Ive had to discharge quite a few monitors back in the Arcade days.
One thing to note.. is that Id NEVER put my hand anywhere near the Rubber Anode Cap, when the monitor has a charge. Dont lift the cap.. just slide the thin grounded screwdriver under till it pops.
Another thing... Is that I never trust an arcades grounding. I place a ground wire right into the electrical outlets ground input, and tape it in place. Also, besides making a nice tight wire loop around the screwdriver... tape it as well. You dont want any chance of it coming loose / off.
Never underestimate the thing. A tiny crackle sound is deceiving. Theres still a LOT of power in there, even after a single discharge. I once caught a bolt from being a little careless... and my arm flung back uncontrollably at mach5 into the nearby wall. It impacted so hard that it nearly broke my arm. My fingers had black soot on them.
Wear some thin workmans rubber coated gloves, for added safety.
lettuce:
--- Quote from: Xiaou2 ---Another thing... Is that I never trust an arcades grounding. I place a ground wire right into the electrical outlets ground input, and tape it in place. Also, besides making a nice tight wire loop around the screwdriver... tape it as well. You dont want any chance of it coming loose.
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I have done a few CRT discharges and I have always used a screwdriver attached to a wire with crocodile clip on both ends.....
and have always attached the other end of the wire to the earthing strap that goes around the CRT tube with the CRT unplugged from the wall, are you saying that it is dangerous to do it this way??
Sarver Systems:
Screwdriver:
http://www.harborfreight.com/2-piece-super-long-screwdriver-set-34253.html
$4.99
Alligator Clips:
http://www.harborfreight.com/28-piece-electrical-clip-set-67589.html
$2.99
DO NOT use these screwdrivers: http://www.harborfreight.com/2-piece-16-inch-go-thru-screwdriver-set-65772.html
The metal shaft extends past the plastic handle, therefore completing the circuit to your hand.
Slippyblade:
--- Quote from: Sarver Systems on June 14, 2015, 03:54:18 pm ---DO NOT use these screwdrivers: http://www.harborfreight.com/2-piece-16-inch-go-thru-screwdriver-set-65772.html
The metal shaft extends past the plastic handle, therefore completing the circuit to your hand.
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Is that the "shocking" voice of experience I hear? :pics
Sarver Systems:
No, but I can see from the pics how that screwdriver is manufactured.
I was looking for alternatives, in case someone wanted to upgrade or multi-task a tool, but the one I posted is pretty much the only one that'll work.
Unless you want a shorter screwdriver of course.
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