yes , we did find coolant seepage....very minimal but enough to induce the arcing. Sooooo......are you saying the normal procedure for this is to remove & replace the 2nd anode connector then seal it ultra good so future fluid seepage wont' affect it? Jeff Stielau Shoreline Electronics Repair 125 Beech Tree Lane Westbrook, CT 06498 860-399-1861 860-664-3535 (fax) jstielau@xxxxxxxx ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jerry" <geiting@xxxxxxxxxx> To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, June 27, 2002 6:09 PM Subject: [TechAssist] Re: RCA P52151WK Arcing From Anode Cup > > If the arc is due to a coolant leak, as Robert suggests, then there isn't > much you can do, as the only part available for the crt assembly is the > expansion bladder. The seals are not available. But otherwise, it is > possible IMHO to replace the 2ed anode connector and seal it. RCA has an > excellent sealant available for this. As for removing and reinstalling the > crt, there is really nothing special to know. Just don't remove the red > screws unless you have drained the coolant from the unit. Also, try not to > disturb the yoke and centering rings, to minimize readjustment. Please note > that RCA does not endorse this procedure, they want you to replace the crt > assembly... > > Jerry Eiting geiting@xxxxxxxxxx > Christians Electronic Service > Piqua, Ohio > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <bobstv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Sent: Thursday, June 27, 2002 4:37 PM > Subject: [TechAssist] Re: RCA P52151WK Arcing From Anode Cup > > > | > | Look around the anode connector for signs of coolant. 99 out of 100 the > CRT > | is leaking coolant and that is what started the arcing till it burnt > through > | the connector. It will be wet looking around the connector & if you feel > it > | it feels just like automotive antifreeze. > | There may be a kit with a new seal for that particular CRT, if not need a > | new CRT. > | > | Robert J. Delhommer, Sr. > | Bob's Electronics & TV Service > | Maurice, LA 70555-0040 > | ----- Original Message ----- > | From: Shoreline Electronics <jstielau@xxxxxxxx> > | To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > | Sent: Thursday, June 27, 2002 10:50 AM > | Subject: [TechAssist] RCA P52151WK Arcing From Anode Cup > | > | > | > > | > > | > Make : RCA > | > Model : P52151WK Projection TV > | > Chassis : CTC169PT > | > Problem : During power up , arcing from the green CRT 2nd Anode cup then > | > shuts down. > | > > | > This is a first for us on these common sets.....haven't had to pull a > | projo > | > CRT before. > | > > | > Initial research tells us that the 2nd anode wire is only available with > a > | > new green CRT. Is there a fix for this with out going that route?! > | > > | > Any tips on CRT removal appreciated also! > | > > | > Jeff Stielau > | > Shoreline Electronics Repair > | > 125 Beechtree Lane > | > Westbrook,CT 06498 > | > 860-399-1861 > | > 860-664-3535 FAX > | > > | > > | > ------------------------------------------ > | > To REMOVE your email address, click here: > | > http://www.tech-assist.org/unsubb.html > | > To CHANGE your email address, click here: > | > http://www.tech-assist.org/change.html > | > ------------------------------------------ > | > ***NEW*** Tips Added Instantly!!!*** > | > Submit Repair Tips here: > | > http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/ > | > > | > | ------------------------------------------ > | To REMOVE your email address, click here: > | http://www.tech-assist.org/unsubb.html > | To CHANGE your email address, click here: > | http://www.tech-assist.org/change.html > | ------------------------------------------ > | ***NEW*** Tips Added Instantly!!!*** > | Submit Repair Tips here: > | http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/ > > > ------------------------------------------ > To REMOVE your email address, click here: > http://www.tech-assist.org/unsubb.html > To CHANGE your email address, click here: > http://www.tech-assist.org/change.html > ------------------------------------------ > ***NEW*** Tips Added Instantly!!!*** > Submit Repair Tips here: > http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/ > > ------------------------------------------ To REMOVE your email address, click here: http://www.tech-assist.org/unsubb.html To CHANGE your email address, click here: http://www.tech-assist.org/change.html ------------------------------------------ ***NEW*** Tips Added Instantly!!!*** Submit Repair Tips here: http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/