The discussion centers on the extraction of a high voltage system from an old CRT monitor, emphasizing safety concerns. The original poster expresses interest in salvaging components but acknowledges the need for caution due to the inherent dangers of high voltage systems. The conversation concludes with a warning that if safety is in question, the extraction should not be attempted, leading to the thread being locked for safety reasons.
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beatlemaniacj said:I need a high voltage system (Why you ask! Just for that I am not telling you why!). The potential gold mine that I found in my basement is... an old CRT monitor! Great! Will I and if so how will I be able to extract a high voltage system from it SAFELY. It is very old so I may need to replace some of the caps and such but I know how to buy/make them.