[Lowfer] Cleaning a large air variable

[Stan, W1LE]

Hello Andy,

The pitting corrosion is probably not recoverable. Loose corrosion can 
be removed with a light brushing.

My concern would be to not bend or break off any plates from the rotor 
or stator.

For mine that were just dusty and dirty, I put them in the dishwasher 
for a cycle.

After, I lubricated the moving bearings.

Stan, W1LE    Cape Cod   FN41sr


On 11/19/2016 3:54 PM, Andy - KU4XR via Lowfer wrote:
> Hi all:
>
> This large air variable was recently put into my possession, and I need to safely clean it
> for future use..
>
> https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/49203948/Capacitor%20Full%20View.jpg
>
> As the photo shows, it is very corroded from years of storage. It is long enough to stand
> on its end in a 5 gallon bucket. Considering a tooth brush and mean green..
> Suggestions appreciated.
>
> 73:
>
> Andy - KU4XR
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