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Originally Posted by zenithfan1
Chesters in Kenosha has that wire you need, they will sell whatever length you need for a reasonable price. www.chesterelectronics.com |
Thank you for finding that supplier for me.
I was just about to order some wire when I found an early 70s Zenith tube set in a basement at an estate last weekend.
I waited until the last minute, but it was obvious this TV was headed to the big dumpster in the sky, so I harvested its organs.
If it makes anyone feel better, the front of this set had a high plastic content, and wasn't anything special in terms of remote/cabinet style, etc. I felt a bit less guilty when I unhooked a brightener from the CRT.
I took the whole chassis, knobs tuner tubes, convergence assy. and purity rings. The HV section yielded me an extra flyback, (below) and enough soft wire to make the repairs seen below. All for just $5, and I suppose somebody could still make a nice aquarium.
New wiring is tan, rather than blue.
I'm thinking the old HV cup was clear plastic so the wiring could be inspected on the assembly line? Either way it helped me be sure the connections remained solid after all the mechanical movement.
Also replaced the 2nd Anode lead. It's all buttoned-up now, and the HV rectifier no longer rests on the flyback (used new screws to secure the socket assembly) I had to use some rubber washers to suck up the excess length, but I figure they can only act as further insulation.
