[BC] Where old TVs go...

[SHAFFER, RANDY L]

David wrote -
>How dangerous could it be to break a TV tube? Even a full vaccuum is  
>only minus one atmosphere (14Lb./sq. in.)

>  Not that I'm against experimenting, though. I'd be more worried  
>about the stored HV.
>:-)

It isn't if you break just the top of the neck.
But when you hit it with a rock, rocket or shot-put the glass goes flying everywhere rather quickly. You could be injured from the flying glass if you are too close.
Of course, the influx of fresh air causes the dead electrons to come to life and they hurl themselves at each other until they break the glass into small pieces. ;)

Randy Shaffer
Harrisburg, PA