"-ex-" wrote in message
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Set in question is a late model Sharp 25". I'm electronic savvy but not
a TV guy.

It has been really humid here lately and the set has experienced arcing
around the HV connector on the picture tube. Usually it would stop
after a few seconds according to wife and kids.

It has only gotten worse so I checked it out today. There are burnt
traces in the rubber seal and even some etching in the glass immediately
around the connector. I cleaned it up the best I could.

The LONG arcs have stopped now but I still hear some sizzling inside the
connector. What is the proper remedy for this? Is there a HV
insulating coating that should be applied? Replace the rubber cap?

I'll have to mail-order whatever I need so suggestions as to
brands/vendor would also be helpful.

Thanks in advance,
Bill in Puerto Rico

You have to clean it up real well since the carbon is conductive, scrub
every bit of it off that you can. Then get a tube of HV dielectric grease,
normally automotive parts stores sell it in the ignition section, just smear
the suction cup underside with it and put it back together.