How to remove electron gun from a TV?

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The discussion focuses on the safe removal of an electron gun from an old black and white television for reuse in an art project. The user expresses concerns regarding the implosion risk associated with the electron gun, particularly due to the presence of valves and uncertainty about the age of the TV and whether it contains an implosion device. The thread has been locked for moderation due to safety considerations, highlighting the importance of understanding the risks involved in handling such components.

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I'm trying to reuse an electron gun from an old black & white TV for an art project. I've posted into this forum rather than Electrical Engineering as I think that this is a strictly mechanical matter with no electricity involved.

The TV's dead, and all I want is the physical bits of the gun. It doesn't have to work, but has to be intact. My issue is an implosion risk. I don't currently have access to the TV to ascertain it's age, but it's full of valves and I don't know if it has an implosion device.

Is there a way to recover the gun with acceptable risk?
 
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