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I was doing a search and couldn't find an answer to this--
Anybody have a quick (or easy), preferably both, way to remove the yoke from an RCA tv without breaking the glass? I can tear down a typical TV in 3-4 minutes.....but with that nasty goop that RCA uses, I can't even get the yoke off without breaking the glass. Tips would be great!
I have never had to break the glass (which makes it hazardous waste) to remove any yoke.
You want to remove the 2 screws holding yoke and grab yoke with 2 hands at copper windings, be sure to wear gloves for safety reasons and twist back and forth. This has worked for me every time.
The top clamp is usually a s.s. with a steel screw and the bottom clamp is usually all s.s.Quote:
Originally Posted by TXf250
OK i really hate when people refer to these ones as just take the 2 screws off. I run into these ones constantly and there is a easy way. below the yoke should be something holding the yoke there. usually white or red epoxy. take a flat head screw drive and gently pry all 4 side up until it wiggles. then at the top where normally there would be 2 screws there is a plastic piece coated in resin epoxy. Take your screw driver and look for the small edge in the clamp/holder ( i dont know its name) carefully pry that piece off. the yoke should remove safely after that. Also some use very had to notice plastic clamps like a zip tie to told along with the epoxy and clamp and this must be cut as well.
Always properly air the tube first by removing the suction cup with a pair of pliers. Take a awl/punch/screw driver and place the punch into the small hold and tap with a hammer till it hisses. remove the tool and the tube is now safe to work on and transport.
Now why didn't I ever think of that?!Quote:
Originally Posted by Dunemaul
When he told me i had the same reaction after doing it once.
I really don't know if it's really necessary to "air" the tube. I had one of those yokes that was glued directly to the tube and broke the glass trying to pry it off. All that happened was the tube broke. But then and again, better safe than sorry. I've taken apart TVs with broken glass inside (I didn't know it was broken inside) and when I removed the back casing, saw silver flakes floating in the air like snow flakes. Not fun.
In any event, I would suggest "airing" out the tube only if the yoke is glued to the TV. Otherwise I don't think it is needed.
Maybe a silly question, if the glass breaks why is hazardous waste?
Ya just twist 360* never had to break a tube to get a yoke and I've done hundreds of tv's.
Thanks for the info. I was talking about the yokes that are epoxy'd on, not the ones with the screws. Like I said--it takes me about 3 minutes to pull apart a TV--I've done many. Just always had a problem with the RCA's because of that red epoxy. I just can't seem to get the yokes off without it breaking. I'll try what Dunemaul said--s for "airing" the tube, I do that with these kind because I was given that tip earlier.....just still couldn't get these yokes. Thanks again!
This is compliments of Wiki;Quote:
Originally Posted by TK98
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Color and monochrome CRTs may contain toxic substances, such as cadmium, in the phosphors.[45][46][47] The rear glass tube of modern CRTs may be made from leaded glass, which represent an environmental hazard if disposed of improperly.[48] By the time personal computers were produced, glass in the front panel (the viewable portion of the CRT) used barium rather than lead, though the rear of the CRT was still produced from leaded glass. Monochrome CRTs typically do not contain enough leaded glass to fail EPA tests.
In October 2001, the United States Environmental Protection Agency created rules stating that CRTs must be brought to special recycling facilities. In November 2002, the EPA began fining companies that disposed of CRTs through landfills or incineration. Regulatory agencies, local and statewide, monitor the disposal of CRTs and other computer equipment.[49]
For the little bit of dirty copper in a yoke, why bother. Everytime I see a broke TV or monitor with only the yoke gone and the glass and the rest of the **** still in the alley I wish I had my gun handy at the time.
SO what do YOU do with the rest of the unit?
a small sledge hammer works great. hit it hard enough to break it from the glass. haven't had one glass shatter on me yet.
George, the key word there is YET
A little bit adds up to a LOT bit. I would break down tvs and monitors all day long for the copper. there is pretty good amount in them and they fill up a bag/bucket pretty good with some nice weight.Quote:
Originally Posted by Abuilder
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SO what do YOU do with the rest of the unit?[/QUOTE]
My trash collection takes 1 per week. That being said, the 3rd Saturday of every month the recycling company will take all of the electronics you want to bring in. I take my TV's, computer monitors that have been picked there....and they recycle them. Free.
the glued on yokes...i take them apart piece by piece. pop off clasps on ferrite, pry off ferrite, smash in bucket to collect copper, pry off plastic and copper from tube, and separate. i don't know any easier way, definitely more time consuming.
There isn't anybody policing this as I throw out 10 to 15 tv's a week.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mechanic688
"in October 2001, the United States Environmental Protection Agency created rules stating that CRTs must be brought to special recycling facilities. In November 2002, the EPA began fining companies that disposed of CRTs through landfills or incineration. Regulatory agencies, local and statewide, monitor the disposal of CRTs and other computer equipment".Quote:
Originally Posted by TK98
Different states have passed laws that electronics cannot go to the landfill, Federal EPA already covered it. I think the fines are around $10,000 and up per offense. I don't think I'd be bragging on a public forum about throwing them away, you never know who's reading your posts.
PS. Especially in New York,,, whew, their one of the worst communist states.,
True...now they can't have large soda/pop? Wtf?! People better wake up to these bastards.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mechanic688
" How to remove the yoke from a TV without breaking the glass "
How do you ever get into it in the first place, without breaking the glass??
That is true. Always a possibility.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mechanic688
However, you are just showing some harsh love towards it. Just have to hit it hard enough to knock it loose. I used to be real careful, but since the only option I have for them is the landfill, I just swing, take the goodies, and call it done.
As i've said before, the glued on cones are aluminum. Do not waste your time.
hoss, not arguing with you but aluminum here is generally from. 45 to .70 /lbQuote:
Originally Posted by TheHoss
they do add up.
although if you use something other than a small sledge I would agree.
Not bragging at all. Just stating my job, there is multiple code enforcers driving around all day everyday. Maybe they have blinders on?Quote:
Originally Posted by Mechanic688
Right. I guess, for me, it has to do with quantity. I get thousands a month. The RCA TV's with aluminum cones are not worth the hassle. I tell my employees to not bother with them. That time could be spent breaking down other TV's.Quote:
Originally Posted by GeorgeB
If you only go threw say, less than 100 a month, i could see saving up the aluminum from them.
I guess it all boils down to, "time is money".
I could definitely see your point for sure.Quote:
Originally Posted by TheHoss
If I had the space, and someone who would take the plastic and glass, other than the landfill, I could make good money from any TV. Unfortunately, where everyone else on here lucks out with Goodwill, Salvation Army, Best Buy, etc. Only place that will take them in any condition period, is the landfill.
Not true. It's being proposed in New York City. Doesn't affect the whole state. Yet.Quote:
Originally Posted by IdahoScrapper
The fact that it's being proposed should bother any one. The government has been far too overbearing for far too long.Quote:
Originally Posted by billygoat
Thanks for this info, I've been wondering that kind of metal the clamps are, b/c they don't stick to my magnet.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mechanic688