Chuck -
I used LPS1 and LPS2 years ago. I don't think I've ever seen the
contact cleaners. I'm sure their products are good quality, but I've
been so happy with the D100L from CAIG it would be difficult to get me
to switch! :-)
73, Garey - K4OAH
St Charles, IL
Drake 2-B, 4B& C-Line,& TR-4/C Service Supplement CDs
<www.k4oah.com>
Charles Cassidy wrote:
Anyone like LPS Contact Cleaner? It's a little hard to find, but
I've used it for many years. www.lpslabs.com
Just a suggestion...
Chuck
Garey Barrell wrote:
FaderLube, formerly known as CaiLube MCL, is fantastic for pots.
It's specifically designed for carbon track pots and leaves them
sounding and feeling like new.
The Tarn-X crap on switch contacts is criminal, and should never be
done unless you only want to use the switch for display. As you
found out! I've tried to have it removed from the HFN site to
protect the new guys who haven't been warned. It should NOT be on
anywhere, and only proves that NOT all info on the internet is
reliable! :-)
The DeoxiT liquid is best, but a little harder to find. IF all you
can find is the spray, Don has the right idea, spray a little in the
cap and apply with a toothpick or piece of wire insulation. It
doesn't take much, and the switch CONTACT is the very thin, bright
line down the middle of even black (silver oxide, conductive) contacts.
73, Garey - K4OAH
St Charles, IL
Drake 2-B, 4B& C-Line,& TR-4/C Service Supplement CDs
<www.k4oah.com>
KC4SUE - Fred wrote:
Don,
Thanks for the warning. I have no doubt you are correct. I've had
problems with shorting the rotor switch in a T-4B by breaking down
the dielectric in the wafer when using Tarn-x and alcohol for
contact cleaner. So warnings should applies to anything you put on
the Rotor switch wafers. I figured DeOxit was completely safe.
You would assumed DeOxit is a good product by all the thumbs up on
Drake web sites. I'm sure it is, but sounds like moderation is an
important key. I've been using similar no ox grease products for
years on aluminum wire connections. It a must for that type work.
I think Sweetwater has the DeOxit Gold ( formerly ProGold) for $4
more. Also the FaderLube spay and needle dispenser.
I've never used FaderLube. Have you tried it ?
BTW I'm not trying to promoting Sweetwater. but their price on Caig
products with free shipping is the best I could fine by a good margin.
73,
Fred
KC4SUE
----- Original Message -----
*From:* Don Cunningham <mailto:wb5...@martineer.net>
*To:* KC4SUE - Fred <mailto:kc4...@hotmail.com> ;
drakelist@zerobeat.net <mailto:drakelist@zerobeat.net>
*Sent:* Friday, October 30, 2009 4:28 AM
*Subject:* Re: [Drakelist] De-Ox
Fred,
Use the spray can with caution, as some of us have learned the
hard way. It WILL swell phenolic switch wafers and break the
switch when turned. I spray the DeOxit into a can lid, then apply
sparingly with a cotton swab, toothpick, etc. depending on the
size of the area you need to reach since my experience. I haven't
used it on controls, instead I prefer the Pro Gold, also from Caig.
73,
Don, WB5HAK
----- Original Message -----
*From:* KC4SUE - Fred <mailto:kc4...@hotmail.com>
*To:* drakelist@zerobeat.net <mailto:drakelist@zerobeat.net>
*Sent:* Friday, October 30, 2009 2:12 AM
*Subject:* [Drakelist] De-Ox
I found a really great price on 5 oz spray can of D5 Caig
Laboratories DeoxIT. With free shipping. At www.Sweetwater.com
<http://www.Sweetwater.com>
Great for cleaning controls and rotor switches in the Drake
line or most electronic devices.
After use be sure to wait over night before powering up.
Product link:
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/search.php?s=Deoxit&rkg=1&gclid=COqj3MKZ5J0CFQk75QoddRjTJw
<http://www.sweetwater.com/store/search.php?s=Deoxit&rkg=1&gclid=COqj3MKZ5J0CFQk75QoddRjTJw>
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