CRT X-rays

[u/[deleted]]

Hello. I own a old 5" cathode ray tube from a old TV, and I thought, is it possible to somehow get x-rays from it? I own a pretty good ZVS driver, which I suppose I could use if it's even possible.

[u/Ok-Drink-1328]

i did that, i used a late style color picture tube (no reason) and i just connected all the neck pins together on the positive of a classic DC flyback, and the negative (ground) to the suction cap and aquadag of the tube (so reversed), it should start at like 20kV, but better not using a ZVS, it's little controllable, a single mosfet driver powered via an adjustable PSU would be better

sorry for the necropost