[Wswss] Help!

[w2drz]

Hi,

I would use WD40, that will go under water/moisture.
BEST IS:
Turn in on home owners and they will replace in most case.

tom W2DRZ



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tim Marek" <K7XC at charter.net>
To: "50mhz" <50mhz at mailman.qth.net>; <vhfcontesting at contesting.com>; 
<wswss at mailman.qth.net>; "NCCC Postmaster" <nccc-owner at contesting.com>
Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2012 12:15 PM
Subject: [Wswss] Help!


> Going thru the 6M KW Rover truck getting it ready for its return to the 
> road
> in a few days....
>
> The 12V deep cycle battery is dead... Fine...  but...
>
> Once tested I find that the 706mkIIg is DOA! Verified on the bench 
> dead.....
>
> Open it up and find residue on the inside of the bottom
> cover of massive water contamination has invaded
> the rig over the winter while parked outside...
> Massive amounts of water over repeated times spanning
> 8 months.
>
> Removinag all the boards and inspecting them reveals
> one with plenty of multi colored corrosion alomng with
> white alkalie like substance from evaopated water.
>
> Other than the corrosion I see no broken or damaged
> components so hope a good cleaning with bring it back
> to life.
>
> I plan to use disilled water as a solvent with gentle use
> of a old toothbrush... DOes anyone have any suggestions
> on something to add to the water to gently aid the cleaning?
>
> I was thinking lemon juice to counter the alkaly.... maybe
> some weak soapy water? regardless... the initial rinse will
> begin soon.
>
> Thanks for all the suggestions to come...
>
> 73s de Tim - K7XC - DM09nm
>
> Operator of the 6M KW Rover set to depart VERY SOON!
>
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