[Boatanchors] Cleaning rotary switch contacts

[Phil Atchley]

Hi,

There are various "contact cleaners" that don't contain any lubricants. 
Some are available at your local auto parts store.

HOWEVER!  My experience in using these (worked in a TV shop repairing stereo 
gear for a number of years)  indicates that controls and switches "turn 
noisy" shortly after using them, there is a reason that lubricant is in 
there!  Some of the best "tuner cleaners" use a silicon lube.  Also, some of 
the BEST products from the past are no longer available as they weren't 
considered "ozone safe" by the tree huggers.

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73 de Phil,  KO6BB
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> Does anyone have a suggestion for cleaning contacts other than the typical
> tuner cleaner/lube?
> The tuner cleaner seems to leave too much of a oily residue and I think 
> that
> it might just collect a lot of dust and dirt.
>
> TIA es 73
> Gene, WØQFC