Is it safe to post a vintage crt? - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Radio_Dave · 22nd Dec 2005, 3:00 pm

Hi,

Is it safe/wise/possible to send a vintage crt through the post

Thanks
David

YC-156 · 22nd Dec 2005, 3:25 pm

Earlier today this was passed around on a mailing list I'm subscribing to. The context was a discussion of damage sustained during shipping and prevention of same through careful packaging.

Like delivering it yourself.

Hint: Automated package sorting facilities.

Frank N.

Edit: Fun coincidence: In Danish the term 'ups' literally means the same and is used precisely as 'whoops' would in English. Broke a fine vase by accidentally pushing it off its pedestal? "Ups...

"

Using UPS, the courier shipping company, is not exactly a widespread practice here in Denmark for some reason...

Sean Williams · 22nd Dec 2005, 4:02 pm

Hi Dave,

Well, I have sent one to Darius in Germany, a 9" tube, the box was approx 18"x24"x36" and filled with the correct style of packing to leave the neck stress free.

I have also got one from Gerry at Crowthorne tubes, and that was packed in all sorts of foam and stuff.

Both have arrived without incident.

it is all in the packing however.

Cheers
Sean

Danny · 22nd Dec 2005, 10:21 pm

hi i have had several tubes delivered by post with no problems but thay wernt big 21 inchers although if well packed thay should be ok.

jim_beacon · 22nd Dec 2005, 10:30 pm

I've had a 5" Tektronix scope tube sent from Canada to the UK, in it's original Tek box, and it survived fine (it was the fragile storage tube as well!), but the TEK boxes were designed for this kind of thing.

Jim.

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YC-156 Retired Dormant Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Aarhus, Denmark Posts: 281	Re: Is it safe to post a vintage crt? Earlier today this was passed around on a mailing list I'm subscribing to. The context was a discussion of damage sustained during shipping and prevention of same through careful packaging. Like delivering it yourself. Hint: Automated package sorting facilities. Frank N. Edit: Fun coincidence: In Danish the term 'ups' literally means the same and is used precisely as 'whoops' would in English. Broke a fine vase by accidentally pushing it off its pedestal? "Ups... " Using UPS, the courier shipping company, is not exactly a widespread practice here in Denmark for some reason... Last edited by YC-156; 22nd Dec 2005 at 3:33 pm.

22nd Dec 2005, 4:02 pm	#3
Sean Williams Dekatron Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: St.Ippolyts, Hitchin, Hertfordshire QRA IO91UW Posts: 3,518	Re: Is it safe to post a vintage crt? Hi Dave, Well, I have sent one to Darius in Germany, a 9" tube, the box was approx 18"x24"x36" and filled with the correct style of packing to leave the neck stress free. I have also got one from Gerry at Crowthorne tubes, and that was packed in all sorts of foam and stuff. Both have arrived without incident. it is all in the packing however. Cheers Sean __________________ Engineers make things work and have spare bits when finished

22nd Dec 2005, 10:21 pm	#4
Danny Heptode Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: North Walsham, Norfolk, UK. Posts: 516	Re: Is it safe to post a vintage crt? hi i have had several tubes delivered by post with no problems but thay wernt big 21 inchers although if well packed thay should be ok.

22nd Dec 2005, 10:30 pm	#5
jim_beacon Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bishop's Waltham, Hants, UK. Posts: 939	Re: Is it safe to post a vintage crt? I've had a 5" Tektronix scope tube sent from Canada to the UK, in it's original Tek box, and it survived fine (it was the fragile storage tube as well!), but the TEK boxes were designed for this kind of thing. Jim.