27 Oct
2011
27 Oct
'11
12:54 p.m.
Do *NOT* remove the band!! It protects the CRT from
implosion by putting
compressive stresses on the faceplate, thereby counteracting the tensile
stresses produced by the force of the air on it and thus allowing it to
stand more stress.
The same idea as pre-stressed concrete in other words. If you remove the
band you will seriously weaken the CRT.
Presuambvly a CRT with the band removed is more likely to implode, due to
the fact that there are now more stresses in the faceplate. And even if
you put it back it'll not be correctly tensioned, so it won't do its job.
I agree with you. I'd not try to remvoe or refit that tension band.
-tony