CRT implosion - Page 6 - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Graham G3ZVT · 3rd Aug 2019, 6:57 pm

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Originally Posted by Heatercathodeshort

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Originally Posted by Vintage Engr

There was also a Corneal Hood, which was a thin membrane of transparent plastics material (with 'pimples' on the inside) which had to be carefully stretched over the front of the CRT, using a hair-dry to keep the plastic supple & exclude the air. All good fun..David.

Sounds exciting. Are you sure you are describing a tube protection device?

John.

We called them "skins". I don't remember it being used as a euphemism, but then again, I was very young and innocent.