[Tig] OT-CRT Monitor longevity

[Clark Bierbaum]

Almost always capacitors that "dry out" are the cause of failure  
IMHO.  Would buy into the theory that leaving the monitor on (if on  
for 8 - 12 hours a work day) contributes to longer life.  Would feed  
black to the monitor when not in use.  I remember the first "D1"  
Barco's (1992) would blow the high voltage circuit if you didn't feed  
them a source - man I'm old.

Clark "built a heathkit with his dad" Bierbaum
Contractor / Colorist etc.
Charlotte, NC
>
> Apologies for the off-topic posting. I am looking for information  
> about the longevity of CRT monitors or their performance over time,  
> and the failure rate/mechanisms that cause failure. I am having a  
> hard time finding any sort of research on this and any suggestions  
> are welcome.
>
> Best,
>
> Jeff Martin
> Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden
> Washington, DC
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