Westinghouse H840CK15

[Steve D.]

Originally Posted by benman94

I pulled the CRT tonight in preparation for Nick's work in restoring the chassis. Imagine my surprise when I gently set it down on the carpet and heard a soft low "bong", like a distant church bell, emanate from the CRT.

It spooked the hell out of me to say the least, but Nick assured me that at least some 15GP22s do this; apparently he also has a working one that "rings" a bit. It looks just like any other 15GP22. The weld is uglier than hell, and I suppose it wouldn't be much prettier under magnification, but it holds a vacuum. I set it aside in a cool dry corner of my basement. If it still works when I get the chassis back it'll be a miracle. That ANY of them work is a downright miracle.

Ben, What you say is so true. I do cross my fingers every time I turn on my CT-100. It's due for it's monthly test run and will be crossing my fingers, again, this afternoon. Hopefully your 15GP will also crackle on and once again emit sparkling tints & hues.

-Steve D.

[benman94]

Originally Posted by Steve D.

Ben, What you say is so true. I do cross my fingers every time I turn on my CT-100. It's due for it's monthly test run and will be crossing my fingers, again, this afternoon. Hopefully your 15GP will also crackle on and once again emit sparkling tints & hues.

-Steve D.

I think the entire experience of owning a set with a good 15GP22 can be summed up in two words: cautious optimism. Last night reminded me why I was so happy to pass on my CT-100 to John, but the Westy will be with me for the long haul.