modessitt
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Working on another K7400 today. Had a bad sync issue which I fixed (shorted D700). Got it on the tube with a decent pic. Went to adjust the focus a bit and...
ZAP!
Turns out there was a tiny hole just above the focus knob. Since there was no metal nearby, it didn't arc out until I put my hand near. Saw lightning shoot out about 4" to my finger. I said something clever like "Gnngnggxckk!" and did a quick little dance before moving away and cutting power. Replaced the flyback and all is good with the chassis now.
Of course, my finger has a weird feeling, even 30 minutes later.
Boy, that experience never gets old...
ZAP!
Turns out there was a tiny hole just above the focus knob. Since there was no metal nearby, it didn't arc out until I put my hand near. Saw lightning shoot out about 4" to my finger. I said something clever like "Gnngnggxckk!" and did a quick little dance before moving away and cutting power. Replaced the flyback and all is good with the chassis now.
Of course, my finger has a weird feeling, even 30 minutes later.
Boy, that experience never gets old...


