A Confession

[benman94]

I did a partial trade for my CT-100 with good 15GP22 this week. Why? Partially because I was rather ambivalent toward totally restoring it, partially because a potential move overseas would be complicated by a CT-100, but mostly because the individual that wound up with my set is hellbent on getting his 15G based set operational.

I also traded away a 1955 Hoffman Colorcaster. Why? Because the other collector seemed to like it more than I did, and he had something he was looking to get rid of that I wanted.

In both of these trades, the other collectors and I walked away very happy. I can't think of anything better than that. I would rather be known for my generosity and willingness to help others when I can, than hoard sets and have them rot in my basement. I have found in my few short years in this hobby that my approach has paid off for me numerous times. To each his own I guess...

[vts1134]

Originally Posted by benman94

... hoard sets and have them rot in my basement...

Hey wait a minute, I think I do that

[DaveWM]

So did you watch the videos? The key is to not watch a set until catches fire. As soon as arcing is happening that is the time when you still have a chance to fix the FLY. Based on your resistance readings you may be too far gone but there is no reason not to investigate.

[Hagstar]

Originally Posted by DaveWM

So did you watch the videos? The key is to not watch a set until catches fire. As soon as arcing is happening that is the time when you still have a chance to fix the FLY. Based on your resistance readings you may be too far gone but there is no reason not to investigate.

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.

[DaveWM]

Originally Posted by Hagstar

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?