[Hallicrafters] S22 tube socket cleaning

[Jim Liles]

Hi Glen:

Good idea the TernX, hadn’t thought of that.  I think I’ll try putting a dab on a sheet of Styrofoam and work the pins into it, as you say less expensive that Deoxit.

Jim   K9AXN

From: Glen Zook 
Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2014 10:05 AM
To: Jim Liles ; hallicrafters 
Subject: Re: [Hallicrafters] S22 tube socket cleaning

For cleaning tube pins, I just dip them in Goddard's Silver Dip or TarnX (basically the same product) for a few seconds.  That removes corrosion, etc.  Both products are available at supermarkets for a reasonable cost.  In this area (Dallas, Texas, area), Goddard's seems to be more prevalent than TarnX.  But, in other areas, TarnX is easier to find.


Both products are a LOT cheaper than DeOxit.


When applied with a "Q" tip, Goddard's Silver Dip and TarnX make a very good cleaner for things like rotary switch contacts and other parts of those switches.

Glen, K9STH



Website: http://k9sth.com



On Tuesday, February 4, 2014 8:03 AM, Jim Liles <hallicrafterssr2000 at k9axn.com> wrote:


Wiggle every tube.  If you hear any flack, clean the socket as Walt points 
out and clean the tube pins.

To clean the tube pins, I spray a bit of deoxit on a piece of Styrofoam and 
jam the tube pins into it. 



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