[Elecraft] deoxit

[Richard Fjeld]

I think they also make a product for potentiometers called 'Fader lube' 
or something similar.

Dick, n0ce


On 7/17/2016 9:24 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
> I use the canned stuff on noisy potentiometers where I give them a shot
> through one of the openings.
>
> On any contacts, I have a 2 oz bottle with a needle applicator that puts
> exactly what I want where I want it.
>
> Servicing ancient radars and other shipboard gear with relays and many
> connectors, that tiny 2 oz bottle has lasted me more than a decade!
>
> 73, Ron AC7AC
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Reuben
> Popp
> Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2016 6:33 PM
> To: Chris Meagher; Elecraft Reflector Reflector
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] deoxit
>
> Hey Chris,
>
> On my older hollowstate stuff, I usually spray a quantity into a small cup
> and then use a q-tip to apply deoxit to areas in a controlled manner.  That
> might not make as big a difference on newer equipment, but I was always told
> it was a good idea around phenolic tube sockets.
>
> GL and 73
> Reuben
>
> On Sun, Jul 17, 2016 at 8:28 PM, Chris Meagher <acdmeagher at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi
>> When the can arrives, I plan to deoxit front panel connections on an
>> early
>> K3
>> which has tinned connectors.
>> This is to try to fix erratic VFO behaviour while tuning.
>> Any hints on how to do this effectively? thanks
>>
>> Chris
>> VK2ACD
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