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wowowee · 16th July 2007, 02:03 PM

Hi, I have a minor problem with my CRT TV. The plug will spark if I turn on the TV. I'm planning to replace the plug with a plug of a VCD player. Can I do this?

stevez · 16th July 2007, 03:11 PM

It's not clear to me on where the problem lies. I'd encourage you to consult with someone locally to be sure the problem is understood and the right corrective action taken. The solution you propose may or may not be safe. I am guessing that this is something unfamiliar to you based on your question.

CheapSlider · 16th July 2007, 06:58 PM

Assuming that you mean the lead that connects from the wall outlet to the TV (AC Line Cord)

You haven't said the size of the TV.
If the wires on the the replacement cord are similar to the existing then you should OK. Make sure the wire doesn't overheat or that your circuit breaker doesn't trip. (The TV may draw a high current breifly due the deguassing coil which demagnetises the CRT every time the TV is switched on from cold).

Usually AC line cords tend to all be of a similar size.

wowowee · 17th July 2007, 03:26 PM

Yeah, I'm talking about the power cord. It's a 21" TV. Anyway, I got the problem solved. Thanks.

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16th July 2007, 02:03 PM	(permalink)
wowowee	TV plug wire sparks Hi, I have a minor problem with my CRT TV. The plug will spark if I turn on the TV. I'm planning to replace the plug with a plug of a VCD player. Can I do this?

16th July 2007, 03:11 PM	(permalink)
stevez	It's not clear to me on where the problem lies. I'd encourage you to consult with someone locally to be sure the problem is understood and the right corrective action taken. The solution you propose may or may not be safe. I am guessing that this is something unfamiliar to you based on your question. __________________ stevez

16th July 2007, 06:58 PM	(permalink)
CheapSlider	Assuming that you mean the lead that connects from the wall outlet to the TV (AC Line Cord) You haven't said the size of the TV. If the wires on the the replacement cord are similar to the existing then you should OK. Make sure the wire doesn't overheat or that your circuit breaker doesn't trip. (The TV may draw a high current breifly due the deguassing coil which demagnetises the CRT every time the TV is switched on from cold). Usually AC line cords tend to all be of a similar size.

17th July 2007, 03:26 PM	(permalink)
wowowee	Yeah, I'm talking about the power cord. It's a 21" TV. Anyway, I got the problem solved. Thanks.