A quick ccfl question

[diif]

Hello, I've stripped down a 23" monitor as i suspected the top ccfl had a problem.

Yes it does. I have a new replacement ccfl but as you can see the end cap has burnt and cracked and is no longer usable.

My question, can i use hot glue after i have soldered a new wire on the end, has anyone done this or should i order some new caps for the end ?

[budm]

Re: A quick ccfl question

Hot glue will not handle the heat, I would use the RTV Silicone.

[SteveNielsen]

Re: A quick ccfl question

My only concern would be the tube getting hot enough to compromise the hot glue. RTV might be a better choice.

[diif]

Re: A quick ccfl question

Cheers guys, like this ? http://www.amazon.co.uk/V-tech-Black...h+rtv+silicone
600F or 315C

[budm]

Re: A quick ccfl question

BTW that end cap is made from silicone.

[diif]

Re: A quick ccfl question

Yeah, it's not the best photo but the cap is brittle and in several pieces due to the arcing.

[SteveNielsen]

Re: A quick ccfl question

I'd use white or clear RTV instead of black. If a bad connection or something develops such as an arcing problem later on the black is going to make it harder to see.

[diif]

Re: A quick ccfl question

A good point SteveNielsen, I ended up going to a local Halfords (motor spares etc) where I got some clear instant gasket. Rated to 250c. The monitor is back together and seems ok so far. No flickering or bad smells.

[SteveNielsen]

Re: A quick ccfl question

That'll work fine. Good job

[diif]

Re: A quick ccfl question

Thanks, it's the second 23" screen I've fixed. Both a Sony i have and this NEC both used identical 23" LG panels (LM230WF1). Both with almost identical issues in the same place.
For future searchers of this forum I got my CCFL from here.
http://www.aliexpress.com/snapshot/6231207072.html