What happened to my TV set?

[Black Landlord]

mikebw wrote:
Also consider that any old TV will not be functional after February next year due to the digital switch. Make sure you get a new TV with a built-in ATSC tuner.

I don't think it's even possible to buy a new TV that's not digital ready.
I've been using the CRT quite happily with a converter box, thanks.

[gabester]

I had a sharp set where the image wouldn't come on unless sort of squeezed it - pushing the bottom front of the set while holding the back of the CRT. And then it would always have a nasty green tint.

It was recycled last winter. Now I'm wondering what to do with a perfectly functional Sony 32" CRT that I have used twice since we replaced it with a 42" LCD panel.
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[Mac1337]

Black Landlord wrote:
Not dropping $700 just because my TV picture went out temporarily once.

Save the planet. Ditch the tube. Fight global warming.

[Black Landlord]

Dakota wrote:
[quote=Black Landlord]
Not dropping $700 just because my TV picture went out temporarily once.

Save the planet. Ditch the tube. Fight global warming.
Keep your sarcasm on the political side, if you're big enough.
You probably had your head up your butt when others were figuring out that LCD TVs often use more electricity than CRTs.

[mikebw]

Yeah, depending on what size and kind of TV you replace it with, a CRT might actually use less power. Not to mention that disposing of it could harm the environment if done improperly. A better excuse to buy a new TV could be to support consumerism / the economy.

[Doc]

> You probably had your head up your butt when
> others were figuring out that LCD TVs use more
> electricity than CRTs.
...
> Yeah, depending on what size and kind of TV you
> replace it with, a CRT might actually use less power.

I checked with a Kill-a-Watt.

My 37-inch LCD uses no measurable amount of electricity when off and less than half what my 27-inch CRT did when it's on.

It does take awhile longer to power up, but I can deal with the startup time given the massive improvement in picture quality and the power savings.

[Black Landlord]

mikebw wrote:
Yeah, depending on what size and kind of TV you replace it with, a CRT might actually use less power. Not to mention that disposing of it could harm the environment if done improperly. A better excuse to buy a new TV could be to support consumerism / the economy.

Consumerism, there's a cause dear to my heart!

[Black Landlord]

Well, thanks to cbelt for offering up the term "flyback transformer".
This thread is closed.

[Mac1337]

Black Landlord wrote:
[quote=Dakota]
[quote=Black Landlord]
Not dropping $700 just because my TV picture went out temporarily once.

Save the planet. Ditch the tube. Fight global warming.
Keep your sarcasm on the political side, if you're big enough.
You probably had your head up your butt when others were figuring out that LCD TVs often use more electricity than CRTs.
Doc has the answer for you "big" guy. Research before you post.

ps

You can't close threads.

[bwicklander]

Your TV will die - It could start a fire as a friend stated the same symptoms as your but hers had sparks from the back when she tried to turn it on.

Unplug and get a new one.