OT: RE: copper

[John Speth]

Here's a tidbit that I discovered many years ago...

There was a product called Tweak.  It was a liquid in a tiny bottle with a 
small brush attached to the lid.  The idea is that is was conductive and 
that you brush in on a plug before you insert it.  I can say for sure that 
it worked and worked well although I didn't do any truly scientific tests 
to quantify this.

The downside was that 1) it was expensive (but lasts a long time - only use 
a little) 2) works for pretty much one insertion and will probably be wiped 
off when you remove it and 3) it will evaporate after a long time (how 
long? - dunno) so you need to reapply it.

I used to use it with my guitar when I'd plug in for long sessions.  I 
think its' intended application is on hifi connectors that get plugged in 
once and forgotten.

Does anyone know if they still sell it?

John Speth
Object Engineering, Inc
mailto:johns at oei.com