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by subspace
Tue Mar 03, 2015 12:25 pm
Forum: Geiger Counter
Topic: Detection of X-Rays
Replies: 3
Views: 13618

Re: Detection of X-Rays

Hi Jeff, I built my Geiger counter and I got no reading above background from the CRT. This is a CRT from a projector which operates at a higher voltage than a television so I thought I might get something. I guess the shielding built into the tube is doing its job. I tested it on some old camping m...
by subspace
Mon Feb 02, 2015 3:23 pm
Forum: Geiger Counter
Topic: Detection of X-Rays
Replies: 3
Views: 13618

Detection of X-Rays

Hi,

Would a Geiger Counter based on say an SBM-20 tube detect X rays emitted from a cathode ray tube of a television?

Regards,
James.