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Modding Sparking Cathode

Discussion in 'Modding' started by [Jonny], 5 Sep 2003.

  1. [Jonny]

    [Jonny] What's a Dremel?

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    Hehehe, if your expecting action shots you'd be disapointed.

    I was away from my pc for a bit and when i got back and heard some noise and traced it to my pc. So, i pressed the switch strait away! :worried:

    Here is the damage caused.
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    Anyways, i was wondering what i should do with it. Should i bin it and buy a new one? or somthing else?
     
  2. Kermet

    Kermet [custom title]

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    Not really much use now, how did it happen?
     
  3. [Jonny]

    [Jonny] What's a Dremel?

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    Wow, that was a quick reply! :eeek:

    Im not sure how it happened though, i was out of the room so it could have been anything (this is on 24/7 like most so i dont think that is the problem, though it does get very warm)

    Just incase, its a UV Blacklight btw.
     
  4. tsutton

    tsutton Minimodder

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    It looks like the cable has been bent very hard, leaving a split on the covering and might have came in contact with the other wire = kapow!
     
  5. Thunder_return

    Thunder_return What's a Dremel?

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    If it is less than a year old I think you should try to trade it in.
     
  6. [Jonny]

    [Jonny] What's a Dremel?

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    I could send it back, its still got its 12 warrenty left :lol:

    I took a video of it asswell if anyone wants to host/send it the them (Msn Messenger preferably)
     
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    sheardjr Minimodder

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  8. Kermet

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    I think you will find that is 2 minutes (dd-mm-yyyy hh:mm)...
     
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  10. hydrogen18

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    i think ccfs are a pretty high voltage, so as mentioned a shaved off section in the wire(wouldnt even need to be all the way thru to the metal) could allow it to arc to the case.
     
  11. Kermet

    Kermet [custom title]

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    Yeah ~1kV I seem to recall...
     

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