My brother carried my CRT TV in the rain, and now it's wet. I'm really worried about plugging it back in since it might short circuit. How long should I wait before I try to turn it on? It has vents on both sides, which I hope helps with drying.
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I once found a similar situation with a TV I got for free, and it was sitting in the rain for days. I let it dry inside for about a week and it worked perfectly afterward!
Warm air is really useful for drying things out! A hairdryer can work wonders since it won't get hot enough to melt plastic parts. Just remember, it’s the minerals in water that cause issues, so getting it dry quickly helps prevent corrosion. Keep that in mind!
Try placing it in front of a fan at an angle to ensure air moves through the vents. Using two fans to cover both vents works even better. If you can wait a bit longer, a week is a safe bet to ensure everything’s dry before you plug it in.
I'd give it a couple of days before even thinking about turning it on. It's possible that water hasn't seeped too deep into it. If you have a hairdryer, using it on medium heat can help dry it out quickly without damaging anything.
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