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I'm not trying to teach an electronics class, I'm just trying to keep some new-bee's safe so they don't have to go thru what Hoss did. You do it your way and I'll do what I've done for over 20 yearsQuote:
There is no return path to the capacitors if you short one end to ground.
playing with TV's and tube amplifiers. We'll just agree to disagree,,,
Holy buhjesus yall. Run outta beer an tobaccer in the south/east or what?
I think that's what most of us newbies was needing. I first hooked mine up to an old electric fence grounding stake that was already there behind the barn where i'm working, but after seeing and reading that other thread you posted there, thinking now I'll just use the ground within the chassisQuote:
Originally Posted by wdaddy
That is the funniest thing Ive heard in a while
Ill stay away from tv's, lets just say i need to keep all that have already
sounds mpre serious than other stories I havr heard. remember in the future always discharge to be safe. glad you are alright man.
what bout caps in a AC window unit ? They need to be discharged also ?
Good to see this classic thread again! lol - now if someone could find the blow-up doll story.
Blow up dolls, burnt taters, offensive shirts...
I'm just not a nice person.
Your wish is my command, Sorry Hoss but I was ordered,,,,LOLQuote:
Originally Posted by Scrapette
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Hey, hold up there Hoss!! She kinda resembles my first girlfriend!!!
Isn't there a story that goes with that pic? Something about Hoss getting pulled over by the police with the doll in the back seat? LMAO.
That's why I wait two weeks before taking apart TVs. I don't
Mess with safety....
Now that there's funny. sry Hoss probably wasn't at the time.
okay.. just finished all three of the 'recommended' threads http://www.scrapmetalforum.com/elect...g-monitor.html http://www.scrapmetalforum.com/elect...ing-guide.html and this one! and I gotta give a big THANK YOU to all the contributors. I just picked up a half dozen monitors yestrday...(they came with a free pile, TAKE IT ALL) I'm sure none have been plugged in for months, probably over a year. I still plan to use the screwdriver grounded clamp to discharge anything, but wondering, is there a time limit on the life of "bleed off resistors" holding the voltage? ie less chance the longer it has been without power?
I'm not real tech savvy and would hate to miss discharging something that might still hold a charge. Any tips on exactly what I'm looking for? or a sure fire way to tell if everything IS discharged and safe?
.........and for the blowup doll post. I keep two around, I like to make one watch! ;)
Ah, Hoss, it's good to see this thread rear up once in a while. Probably should be made a sticky.
It is the best "lesson" someone can learn without the pain, and very well told.Quote:
Originally Posted by BurlyGuys
The tires don't protect against lightning! The lightning goes on the shell of the car and then to the ground. Just about every year they mention that at storm spotter training classes. I know one spotter that was unlucky enough to be talking on his radio when his car got struck and ended up with nerve damage in his hand.
This is why i use a sludge to smash all that so i can get to the goodies. screwdrivers and sockets are for the inefficient
What the crap is a sludge, do you have sludge in your engine?? Maybe it's time for an oil change.Quote:
Originally Posted by elitelawnteam1
If your talking about smashing tubes, Please DON"T. You are contaminating the environment doing that.
http://www.scrapmetalforum.com/scrap...s-overall.htmlQuote:
* - Condoning illegal activities in posts/threads on the forum is not allowed. Example, snipping air conditioners rather than evacuating them with proper equipment, illegally dumping and/or burning your 'hazardous waste' to make a quick buck, stealing scrap metal, etc. We will not allow this and if you're caught condoning such activities you'll have a ban placed on your account.
For a person who runs a recycling business, you want to make sure the environment is protected which means no smashed CRT glass. Also, you may want to invest in some straps for your trailer, rather than a bungee cord. It looks like you have some pretty dangerous loads that you haul.Quote:
Originally Posted by elitelawnteam1
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