Speaking of which, I'm planning to replace a CRT this weekend and naturally don't want to get a big shock. I've read that one way to discharge a CRT is to use a well insultated screw driver with an alligator clip/wire on the shaft of the driver comnnected to ground, and then insert the end of the driver under the suction cup where the anode meets the tube. Any thoughts on this approach? Don't connect to ground, connect directly to the wires that rest on the coating on the back of the tube. This will ensure that you discharge the tube. Also, if neither CRT has been on for a week, how much charge likely remains? Up to all of it. Also be aware that a tube that has been disconnected for any length of time may self charge due to electrolyte stresses. Not enough to harm you but enough to make you drop the tube in surprise. Lee. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- This email is intended only for the above named addressee(s). The information contained in this email may contain information which is confidential. The views expressed in this email are personal to the sender and do not in any way reflect the views of the company. If you have received this email and you are not a named addressee please delete it from your system and contact Merlin Communications International IT Department on +44 20 7344 5888. _____________________________________________________________________ This message has been checked for all known viruses by Star Internet delivered through the MessageLabs Virus Scanning Service. For further information visit http://www.star.net.uk/stats.asp or alternatively call Star Internet for details on the Virus Scanning Service.