PVS-14 storage

[Rookie]

I purchased a PVS-14 (thanks to Todd for being a bad influence) and I'm trying to learn as much as I can. The first question I have is, how do you store your PVS-14 when you're not using it. I keep reading about "burning the tube". Is this a concern when it's shut off? Turned on? All the time?

Any other pieces of advice would be appreciated.

 

[hdfireman]

Burning the tube is when the unit is on and either a real bright image or it sits still for a period of time and the image is burned in like on a computer screen with out a screen saver. I always recommend storing it with the batteries out. That way there is no chance of leaving it on and/or the batteries corroding.

 

[Rookie]

So, if I store it in my gun safe without any batteries in it, I won't have to worry about burning it when it's not being used. Correct?

 

[hdfireman]

You don't have to worry about burning it as long as it is off. I take batteries out because they can corrode the battery compartment.

 

[whitehotmist]

As mentioned above.. best thing to do is always remove the battery. I also keep the pinhole in the front cover covered with a piece of tape just as an added precaution for when safe is open, but again, as long as the battery is out and it's not on it doesn't really matter.

 

[Rookie]

Next question...

I've read where people use a safety strap on their monocular. Where do you put it?

 

[whitehotmist]

I have it hooked to a zip tie that's around the body..