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jakdedert

Michael A. Terrell wrote:
jakdedert wrote:
wrote:
Simon Webberist wrote:

releasing vacuum from crt:

remove pcb from crt base, where the ring of pins is. In the middle of
that is a glass nipple, breaking this is the safest way to defuse the
bomb. Stand tv upright as usual, place metal bar one end on ground,
other end on the glass nipple. Retreat round corner of building if
paranoid or litigious, or you may become so at any time, and whack the
metal bar downwards with something hard. Sweep up any broken bits,
sometimes the neck end can break.

I pulled off the Ultor cap where the annode lead attaches, but it's all
glass under it, theres no metal i can drill.
leave that alone! A crt broken in the wrong way can go off like a small
bomb.

If you take the vacuum out, wher has it gone?

NT

My favorite way?

1) Set the monitor/tv out in an open field.

2) Carefully take aim with whatever firearm you possess.

3) Fire

4) If desired effect* not achieved, repeat steps 1 - 3 above.

Why do you have to repeat step #1? ;-)

Gotta point there...might have to move a little closer, though.g

jak