Suggestions for a good CRT tube screen degausser

S4Patrick

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Hello....

I see two types of degaussers out there:

One is the "round circle"
The other is a "stick type"

One better than the other?

Any tips on proper use?

Where to get one at a fair price?


Thank you and best regards,

Patrick
 
I've only used the circle one.

For tips, the biggest 'secret' i've ever discovered working on them is that some monitors clear up a lot better if you degauss them from the side. Like put the thing beside the cabinet, then press the button, roll it around a little bit and pull it back away from the cabinet, then release the button.
 
Get a decent one.

Don't waste your time or money on the tiny ones on eBay. I bought one from GC Electronics and it kicks some major arse. They are available from Fry's if you have one nearby and don't want to wait on mail order.

RJ
 
i have a circle one too but someone on here used a drill and waved it around the monitor while it was on and it worked. and the drill even had an on and off switch which some of them dont.

i got a great deal on ebay with mine. have to look past the cheap plastic ones and spend a little bit, but they are there. i think mine was 27 with shipping.

id try the drill first for now and you probably have one. you can't hurt anything unless you drop it on it or stumble plugging it in :)

hold the drill near the screen and turn it on and make bigger and bigger circles while slowly pulling away from the monitor till you are over 6 + feet away then turn the drill off. repeat a couple times and turn on the game.
 
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Get a decent one.

Don't waste your time or money on the tiny ones on eBay. I bought one from GC Electronics and it kicks some major arse. They are available from Fry's if you have one nearby and don't want to wait on mail order.

RJ

Yup, the GC Electronics large circular one is what I use. When I worked for a major game operator years ago, we had one degausser in each of our game delivery trucks. We used the degaussers alot!
 
You can also make one by scavenging the degauss coil out of a large CRT television (27" or so), and coiling it up smaller. Put a cord on it, and it works very well as a standalone degaussing coil. That's what I've always used - works very well for me. Just work quickly - you can't have it plugged in for very long, it'll melt.

-Ian
 
A big thanks!

Tons of great input....

Going with the "Round" degaussing coil....model # 9317

Thanks to all!


~Patrick
 
You can also make one by scavenging the degauss coil out of a large CRT television (27" or so), and coiling it up smaller. Put a cord on it, and it works very well as a standalone degaussing coil. That's what I've always used - works very well for me. Just work quickly - you can't have it plugged in for very long, it'll melt.

-Ian

Can you elaborate on the cord to coil setup?

What are you plugging into the wall socket? Direct connection or some sort of power adapter?

Thanks.
 
Can you elaborate on the cord to coil setup?
The coil will have a two pin connector on it. Cut this off, and splice on a line cord. Polarity is not important.

What are you plugging into the wall socket?
Wall socket. Direct connection. Just don't leave it plugged in too long, or it'll melt. I ususally use it with an extension cord, so I can quickly unplug it when I'm done. Let it cool between uses.

-Ian
 
The coil will have a two pin connector on it. Cut this off, and splice on a line cord. Polarity is not important.


Wall socket. Direct connection. Just don't leave it plugged in too long, or it'll melt. I ususally use it with an extension cord, so I can quickly unplug it when I'm done. Let it cool between uses.

-Ian

Awesome, took 5 minutes to build. I'll test it out in a couple weeks once my cab is back together.

Thanks
 
Plug it in and degaussed the screen. It gets hot, FAST! Screen was fixed in 2 passes.

I held it with an oven mit and would not plug in for more than a 5 Mississippi count.
 
Hi - I have the wand type, and dont notice any difference in the red splotch (doesnt move away like i want it to - it just shifts that splotch of extra red around but does not distribute it evenly).

I can try the Round one - but before I do - since i just spent 20 dollars on the wand type - what is the difference / advantage with the round one vs the wand one?
 
Plug it in and degaussed the screen. It gets hot, FAST! Screen was fixed in 2 passes.

I held it with an oven mit and would not plug in for more than a 5 Mississippi count.

Hehe - I warned you :D

I can only have mine plugged in about ten seconds before it gets too hot to hold. Never thought about the oven mitt - I just hold onto it and it lets me know when it's time to unplug :) The length of time you can have it plugged in depends on the coil, how long it is, etc. I think the one I'm using came from either a 27" or a 32" television, I forget.

But yeah, that's all I've ever used for a degaussing coil. Never actually bought one - mine works perfectly fine, and it's held up very well, having been used at least a hundred times since I built it.

As for the wand type versus the round type.... I don't know. I've never actually seen a wand type sold as a CRT degausser. Usually those are for tape decks. The wand is so that you can fit it into the machine near the head. They're not as powerful as a CRT degausser. But, if it was sold as a CRT degausser, than it ought to work fine.

If you *are* using a powerful enough degausser, and still can't get rid of the blotch, then you may need to adjust purity. That's the pair of rings closest to the bell of the picture tube. Do it while displaying a solid colored screen - makes it easier to see the problem.

-Ian
 
Hi - I have the wand type, and dont notice any difference in the red splotch (doesnt move away like i want it to - it just shifts that splotch of extra red around but does not distribute it evenly).

I can try the Round one - but before I do - since i just spent 20 dollars on the wand type - what is the difference / advantage with the round one vs the wand one?

The Round types gives a more even dose to all points at the same time.

But your problem may not be fixable that way. Sometimes this is caused by a misadjusted yoke, electrical/magnetic interference nearby, or exposure to an unshielded magnetic field for an extended period of time....
 
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