But DO NOT use it on Ten-Tec band switches. Ten-Tec service will sell
you the correct cleaner / sealer for the band switches.
73, Jerry K8JRO
On Mon, 13 Mar 2000 11:27:33 -0500 "Sherrill WATKINS"
<SEWATKINS@dgs.state.va.us> writes:
>
> Ten Tec Fan's: DeoxIT is an excellent product. Unfortunately, is
> expensive and can be difficult to locate. I have had good results
> cleaning electrical controls, contacts and switches using a new
> special penetrating catalytic lubricant sold nationwide at
> automobile parts stores such as NAPA. The name of the product is PB
> BLASTER. It is intended for professional use and an approximate
> 15 ounce spray can is only a few dollars. I have tried it on
> several volume controls and switches on both hollow and solid state
> equipment and it worked great! However, don't breath the vapor and
> be careful applying it as it can squirt with a strong force and can
> flood your work if one is careless. It will really penetrate rusty
> bolts and nuts like nothing I have ever used! It works well on
> frozen set screws on knobs. Apparently, this same chemical action
> works great for removing oxidation on electrical contacts. -
> Sherrill Watkins K4OWN.
>
> >
>
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