[Hammarlund] HQ110C flood

[Ken Kaplan]

Mike,

Yuk! I'd be inclined to re-soak it for a short period in distilled water. The idea is to rinse out as 
much as possible the impurities that were in the flood water (and not add any new ones). I 
think it would be even better if you could flow the distilled water thru the radio and down the 
drain instead of just soaking it. After that, use lots of compressed air on everything and wipe 
things down. You do have air? If not, go somewhere that has it. Don't use too much pressure 
as you don't want to damage soft or fragile parts (S meter needle, etc.). Finally, I'd bake it in 
an oven for a day at around 150-180 degrees. Not too hot because you don't want to damage 
or deform plastics.

My biggest concern is the power transformer. If you can remove the bell cover, that would be 
good. It needs to be completely dry before you start the "does it work?" test. Watch for 
corrosion like inside IF cans and the tuning capacitor plates. The pots might present a special 
challenge. Get some Deoxit for the switches.

I've never had an HQ-110C but I have an HQ-180AC and that's what I'd consider doing to it. 
I'll never have a flood problem - my radios are upstairs <g> and I live in the desert <g>.

Good luck with your "new" project! Let us know how it goes.

73 Ken kb7rgg

ps - Ya know - WD-40 was developed as a water dispersant. I don't know where that thought 
is going...

> Hi List...My HQ110C in near mint condition was in a flood in the
> basement and submerged in water. I wonder if that's the end of it, or
> can it live again someday. How long should I wait before even thinking
> about trying to power it up again? What kinds of rust and corrosion
> issues will I be dealing with? For the time being, I'm more concerned
> about it working than about cosmetics. Deoxit into the coils and IF
> cans?  Any and all advise is welcome. Thanx all and 73's...Mike