[Heathkit] cleaning wafer switchs

[Ray Keefe]

On 12/3/2011 20:12 PM, Carl wrote:
> I call that crap DeWrex-It
>
> Try Q-Tips and 99.8% isipropyl alcohol or whatever the lab grade number is.
>
> If there is no plastic involved I use the cheapest fast drying disk brake
> spray cleaner at the box stores. Give the wafers quick blasts only and redo
> as needed.
>
> Carl
> KM1H
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> Subject: [Heathkit] cleaning wafer switchs
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>> A friend brought over a sb-101 ,acting funny. Pulled the case and looked at
>> all the band switch's, any rotary switch has been cleaned with something
>> and all the wafers are wet looking. I found out he slopped dexoit on all
>> the wafers. Is there a way to clean the switch's and wafers with something
>> to get the excess cleaner, deoxit, off of everything?
>> thanks
>> dale wt4t
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Or go to your local distilled spirits provider and get a bottle of 
Everclear, it's 190 proof grain alcohol. I use this stuff for cleaning 
camera lenses and other optics. Rubbing alcohol will leave a residue or 
film.