[Milsurplus] Cleaning Tube Sockets

[J. Forster]

Again, are the sockets loose or are they wired into a chassis? It makes a
big difference.

-John

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> The best thing I've found for cleaning tube sockets and other connector
> types is an ultrasonic cleaner full of Krud Kutter.  You can find
> ultrasonic cleaners at most reloading/shooting supply stores like Bass
> Pro Shops or Cabela's (they're used for cleaning spent cartridge cases
> prior to reloading).  You can also find them at some of the big stores
> like Home Depot or Lowes.  Krud Kutter seems to do a pretty good job of
> cleaning off the gunk.  It's not a real harsh chemical, so it won't
> attack the metal, but you should rinse it off well to get rid of any
> residue or film left on the item being cleaned.  I have a Lyman cleaner,
> and I use mine a lot for cleaning sockets, gunky variable capacitors,
> connectors, etc.  Just remember that if you clean anything with moving
> parts, you WILL have to re-lube it after cleaning!
>
> FWIW ...
> Mike Harmon, WB0LDJ
> mharmon at att dot net
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