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From: Roger.Sheppard@bbs.actrix.gen.nz
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Subject: Re: SM124 monichrome monitor problem...
Message-ID: <1991Jan31.013229.23221@actrix.gen.nz>
Date: 31 Jan 91 01:32:29 GMT
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In article <1991Jan29.233400.28092@rice.edu> bro@eunomia.rice.edu
(Douglas Monk) writes:
> In article <1991Jan29.110121.10806@actrix.gen.nz>
Roger.Sheppard@bbs.actrix.gen.nz writes:
> >Well if the Monitors that I have touched had that sort of voltage I
> >should have been dead many times, The Voltage in a Monitor is not
that
> >Dangerous,[...]
> 
> NO! NO! NO! The chassis of any monitor can conduct high-voltage and/or
> high amperage signals through you and KILL! Your continued survival
> is no reason to urge others to potentially dangerous actions.
> 
> NEVER work on a monitor when it is plugged in unless you REALLY know
> what you are doing. Even unplugged monitors may carry dangerous
> charges in capacitors for quite some time as well.
> 
> Be careful out there.
> 
> Doug Monk (bro@rice.edu)
> 
> Disclaimer: These views are mine, not necessarily my organization's.
 
The Chassis of Atari Monitors are Earthed so there is no Real Problems
you are talking about TV's that have live chassis, this I will agree
that they can be dangerous, you must use a Isolating Transformer to work
on these, Well I am a Eng. and have worked on many a Monitor and a lot
of HV Equipment, I would not state something that is Dangerous, as long
as you use a LONG insulated Trimmer (Plastic Knitting Needle Filed to a
Screw Driver) will work, but must be 10" long.
Well I have been Zaped many times, gee I even glow in the dark !..
 
-- 
Roger W. Sheppard   85 Donovan Rd, Kapiti New Zealand...