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In article <1992Sep2.190645.1010@keinstr.uucp>, marks@keinstr.UUCP (Mike Marks) writes...
> 
>Greetings,
> 
>Does anyone know any mail-order sources for TV picture tubes/
>projection TV tubes?  I was wondering if it's possible to save
>by replacing tubes myself instead of paying the local shop 
>markups for the tubes & labor.  Yes, I have my TV's service
>manuals & access to plenty of test equipment here at work.

	I've done it, it's pretty easy. 

	1/ As per previous suggestion, best is to look for a local jobber
	   for the tube.

	2/ Wierd trick to do convergence without a pattern generator. Do
	   it on Saturday morning. (Why you ask? Because cartoons, especially
	   the cheaper ones with less motion are ideal for checking convergence.)

	3/ Only kicker is to be very careful when disconnecting the HV anode
	   lead. 

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