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Main => Monitor/Video Forum => Topic started by: FrizzleFried on December 26, 2006, 02:42:21 am

Title: Monitor "Focus" Question
Post by: FrizzleFried on December 26, 2006, 02:42:21 am
OK...I have an old G07 in a newer tube that looks fantastic.  I also have a G07 chassis in an older tube that is quite a bit less focused that the other (and yes,  it is a focuses as it will get).   Is this a deficiency in the chassis (caps) or the tube itself?
Title: Re: Monitor "Focus" Question
Post by: Grauwulf on December 26, 2006, 08:51:33 am
It could be one of several things, but the most likely culprits are a cap kit if it hasn't been done, or the tube itself has a problem and should be put on a tester/rejuvinator. The other thing it could be is the flyback itself, but like I said, I would loot at the other two first.
Title: Re: Monitor "Focus" Question
Post by: Ken Layton on December 26, 2006, 12:31:50 pm
Overall focus is generally attributed to the tube. Either one color is weaker than the others or the focus section of the tube is having problems. Putting the tube on a rejuvenator (restorer/analyzer) can tell and probably fix it. This is the most common problem and probably applies to your monitor.

Sometimes the focus winding inside the flyback can go weak and not deliver the full focus voltage. The Wells-Gardner k4900 series is well known for that problem.