DeOxit?

[Tony Allgood]

>My question is - what parts are suitable?  I know it cleans out pots,
> but I'm really hesitant to use anything on sliders or switches... what
> is the "right" way to use this stuff?<

If in doubt, don't use it at all. But I have found they are fine for
most things IF used sparingly. What most of these aerosol cleaners won't
do, even if they say they do are: all slider-pots, faders etc,
vertically mounted ALPS push switches and some types of Japanese pots
which need so much grease in their bearing to keep them revolving
smoothly.

However, when newer electronic devices show signs of dirty
faders/pots/switches, it probably means that the switch/pot is worn out.
No amount of cleaning will solve that one. The worst offenders are those
little tactile push switches found on everything made by Korg and
Roland. The cheapy ALPS faders are terrible things too.

But what about bus bars? Whats everyones favourite method of keyboard
cleaning? Alcohol and a light rub down with paper is my favourite. But I
di have this amzing stuff a long time ago that was an aerosol
cleaner/lubricant that worked a treat. But, I have never seen it since.
Made by Electrolube, but full of CFC.

Regards,

Tony Allgood  Penrith, Cumbria, England

Modular synth circuits, TB303 clone and Filter Rack
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