Thread: A Confession
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Old 04-19-2016, 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Hagstar View Post
I watched every video containing the word flyback on YouTube before even beginning to restore the set. I repeatedly followed the instructions given- encasing the flyback in non-acidic silicone twice. It suppressed the arcing but not internally.

John H.
Indeed, that was when the idea of using the hot wax and the vaccum to draw the moisture out before encapsulating it come up.

I think another option would be to use low heat and a desiccant to further draw the moisture out, although I think Shango's hot wax is the best.

I suggest you remove the silicone and examine the paper windings. When you orig did the silicone did you note any black marks showing burns on the paper insulator?
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