[Hallicrafters] Cleaning an SX-28

[Julian Bunn]

I'm in the habit of a) removing the front panel, b) removing the dials, 
c) securing a plastic bag over each transformer (IF, audio and
mains), d) removing anything with an "inside" (like the S-meter), e) 
removing all tubes, and then spraying with a foaming cleaner.
That stuff is amazing. Let it sit for a few minutes, then hose down with 
lots of water, blow with compressed air, and dry in the sun.
I only do this on the top side of the chassis.

I used to then follow up by rubbing with wire wool, but I think it's a 
mistake. Some strands inevitably come loose and get
lodged where they can short stuff out etc.

Julian

rrkrr wrote:
> I've got a really dirty, dusty, rusty, moldy SX-28 I need to clean 
> up.  I've removed the S-meter and the top and bottom covers on the RF 
> compartment.  Does anyone have any comments on particular components 
> that will be severely damaged when I hose it down with water?
>
> Bob K4ERR
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