Re: Cleaning Interconnect sockets ?????

Posted by Todd R (A) on December 4, 2003 at 19:16:35

In Reply to: Cleaning Interconnect sockets ????? posted by Vinylly on December 4, 2003 at 09:24:12:

Before using anything on tube sockets and tube pins, check whether the product is designed to withstand higher temperatures. A while ago I learned one should NOT use Caig ProGold for this application since it forms (sic) a varnish which actually gets in the way. If Caig has changed the formula in recent years, which I think they may have, then it may be OK to use. But check first - you'll have a tough time removing it!
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There is a high temp formula of ProGold. I think it is called GXL. The current specs for ProGold rate it for a high temerature of 392 deg (F) 200 (C)
http://shopping.netledger.com/s.nl/c.ACCT113328/sc.2/category.178/.f

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My favorite way to clean input jacks that are really cruddy and oxidized is to use super fine steel wool. Think of buffing a shoe. Get a piece of steel wool and roll it in your hands until its about 4" long. This make it easy to buff the jack all the way around. Makes the jack shine like a mirror. Don't forget to vacumm the wool dust then treat with Deoxit for protection. I've made many a dull finished look like new.
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YIKES!
I hope you didn't want any plating left on your jacks after a couple cleanings.

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Topic - Cleaning Interconnect sockets ????? - Vinylly 09:24:12 12/4/03 (17)

Re: Cleaning Interconnect sockets ????? - BobM 12:17:16 12/5/03 (0)

heres MY suggestion - hifitommy 20:59:49 12/4/03 (0)

Re: Cleaning Interconnect sockets ????? - refinedeclipse 20:02:33 12/4/03 (0)

Re: Cleaning Interconnect sockets ????? - Todd R 12/4/0319:16:35 12/4/03 (0)

Re: Cleaning Interconnect sockets ????? - Gordies 15:50:59 12/4/03 (0)

Re: Cleaning Interconnect sockets ????? - TimTaylor 14:29:10 12/4/03 (0)

Yes, De-Oxit and ProGold work, and worth every penny.......nt - markrohr 12:33:28 12/4/03 (0)

Re: Cleaning Interconnect sockets ????? - HiFi Guy 11:41:52 12/4/03 (0)

Yes the Caig products are worth paying for, just use them in moderation! - Elizabeth 11:17:11 12/4/03 (0)

Don't use rubbing alcohol! - LesF 10:29:19 12/4/03 (4)

The new Signet cleaning tools.... - Rick W 20:08:59 12/4/03 (0)

Re: Don't use rubbing alcohol! - Brian Walsh 15:03:40 12/4/03 (0)

I was told that twisting can cause damage -nt- - RDRkeywest 10:37:24 12/4/03 (1)

I haven't had any problems, the Signets are not at all tight when inserted. nt - LesF 10:59:15 12/4/03 (0)

Better than alcohol.... - Ned 10:23:35 12/4/03 (1)

And don't forget to use it on speaker jumpers & fuses..nt - Ned 12:43:30 12/4/03 (0)

Re: Cleaning Interconnect sockets ????? - CONfused 09:40:59 12/4/03 (0)

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