[Hallicrafters] Chassis Cleaning ... etc.

[Bill Coleman]

Ahhh, bashing with the nozzle....   I have a couple different diameters of
flexible plastic tubing abt 24" long.  Stuff one end into the crevice tool
of the vacuum and poke the tubing around and in-between things on the
chassis.  Just enuf suction - with the crevice tool mostly open.

Remember, it's OK to *almost* blow the tubes out of your amp, but you'll
hate yourself if you suck that last good 1L6 into the old Kirby!

Happy Holidays!

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Bill Coleman    N2BC
http://home.stny.rr.com/n2bc
----- Original Message -----
From: "Barry Hauser" <barry_hauser at juno.com>
To: <w9wis at charter.net>
Cc: <hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Friday, December 13, 2002 11:56 AM
Subject: Re: [Hallicrafters] Chassis Cleaning ... etc.


> Hi Mike & fellow Hallicraftoids ..
>
> > This weekend I'm going to clean the slight layer of dust
> > out of the SR-400A.  It's not bad nor is it that "greasy"
> > type dust so it will be pretty easy.  I guess the dust is
> > part of the "package" you get with a ventilated top cover
> > <grin>.
>
> On the same principle, better not <grin> too much or you'll get a layer
> of dust on your teeth.  <heh heh, oops, ptooey!>
>
> >
> > I'm aware of several methods to remove the dust.  I
> > suspect I can simply wipe most of it out with one of those
> > Swiffer cloths ... but what do most of you use ?
>
> I don't think I'd use one of those -- may have some endust type additive,
> maybe even petroleum based something or other.
>
> I suggest getting one of those mini-vacuum attachment kits.  I have one
> and still see them in the household helper type catalogs, may be
> available in stores, too.  They consist of an adapter, a hose with a
> plastic reduction fitting, and several small attachments and extensions,
> including two brush heads with soft bristles.  This lets you use any
> conventional vacuum as it has a kind of bleeder valve to relieve the
> excess back pressure so the vac doesn't overheat.
>
> It's best to lift as much dust off as possible.  If you go with a wet
> cleaner, some of what would lift off easily turns to mud or goop first.
> Where vacuuming will work, it's preferable to compressed air which can
> sometimes blow dirt into areas that weren't dirty in the first place.
>
> The little brushes in the kit are just the right size for negotiating
> around tubes and cans.  The bristles are soft enough to use on delicate
> surfaces.
>
> The things cost about $12, maybe even less now.  Much better than any
> tiny battery minivac.
>
> As an alternative, you can use small paintbrushes (e.g. large artist
> brush) or a round soft-bristle detailing brush and work two-handed --
> brush in one hand, vacuum hose in the other.  Just don't bash anything
> with the nozzle.
>
> Barry
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