[Hallicrafters] Cleaning the inside of HT33A amplifier

[kirklandb at sympatico.ca]

A friend suggested diet Cola's compared to regular colas to avoid the sugar issue.

> From: km1h at jeremy.mv.com
> To: radiocompass at yahoo.com; hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net; k5pgw at yahoo.com
> Date: Wed, 9 Nov 2011 11:41:40 -0500
> Subject: Re: [Hallicrafters] Cleaning the inside of HT33A amplifier
> 
> Coca Cola Zero and Pepsi Max also cleans well. It doesnt have any sugar as 
> with the regular versions, its mostly phosphoric acid and carbonated water!
> 
> Carl
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Mike Everette" <radiocompass at yahoo.com>
> To: <hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net>; "John King" <k5pgw at yahoo.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2011 7:12 AM
> Subject: Re: [Hallicrafters] Cleaning the inside of HT33A amplifier
> 
> 
> PB Blaster, a penetrant in aerosol cans, sold in auto parts stores, is great 
> on tar and stink-weed residue.  Put it on a cotton ball on the end of a 
> stick, and SCRUB.
> 
> Do this with PLENTY of ventilation.
> 
> Follow up with Nevr-Dull cotton wadding chrome polish... again, ise plenty 
> of ventilation.
> 
> 73
> 
> Mike
> W4DSE
> 
> 
> --- On Tue, 11/8/11, John King <k5pgw at yahoo.com> wrote:
> 
> > From: John King <k5pgw at yahoo.com>
> > Subject: [Hallicrafters] Cleaning the inside of HT33A amplifier
> > To: hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net
> > Date: Tuesday, November 8, 2011, 8:37 AM
> > Has anyone thoroughly cleaned the
> > inside (chassis and components and transformers) of a
> > Hallicrafters HT 33A amplifier. My acquisition seems to be a
> > good one electrically, but the inside is totally coated with
> > tar and nicotine. I have NEVER seen a piece of electronic
> > gear turned completely GOLD inside by tar and nicotine.
> >
> > There iare also years of dust and dirty GRIME on the
> > chassis. Looks AWFUL!!!
> >
> > I am using Go Jo which doesn' t really introduce as much
> > moisture as plain water and soap although I do have to get
> > the Go Jo off what ever I put it on. The cabinet and outside
> > of the chassis and enclosure around amp inside the cabinet
> > are looking good. It is just the amp chassis and components
> > that re the challenge.
> >
> > I am mainly worried about the transformers because they are
> > NOT POTTED.
> >
> > BELIEVE IT OR NOT but the underside of the chassis and
> > blower fan are GOLD also. Apparently, the fan drew the
> > cigarette/cigar smoke into the cabinet and deposited it
> > above and below the chassis where it adhered to everything.
> >
> > Your personal experience cleaning inside the HT 33A chassis
> > will be greatly appreciated. Thanks and 73, John, K5PGW
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