[sdiy] faster/looser potis

[Oren Leavitt]

Derek, Bob and all,
I've used Deoxit F5 FaderLube in the past to clean Alpha/Alps type pots. 
It loosens them a little but not much.
The Bournes conductive plastic pots will probably be a more attractive 
solution for the "action oriented" mixing use. They have not only the 
light feel, but also a 100,000 cycle mechanical life. The Alphas are 
rated for 16,000 cycles (according to the Mouser catalog).
A bit more spendy, but the Bournes pots will last longer and they are 
sealed.

- Oren

Bob Weigel wrote:
> try 'fader lube' possibly by caig.  it will thin down the grease I 
> believe some if you spray a little at a time til it feels right. -Bob
> 
> Derek Holzer wrote:
> 
>> I recently ordered a bunch of Alpha clones to make an 8x8 matrix 
>> mixer, and now I have the feeling that they are too tight and don't 
>> respond fast enough. Are there any tricks to loosen potis up? 
>> Alternately, are there any brands of decent potis people can recommend 
>> (preferably with 6mm shaft) that would work better for "action 
>> oriented" mixing?
>>
>> best!
>> Derek
>>
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