cleaning connections

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filmguy
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#1 erstellt: 15. Mrz 2005, 00:58

while cleaning my components i found that many of them have started developing a dirty, gunky layer on the connections (like the rca inputs etc) i guess thats part of living in bombay esp close to the sea. i was wondering if there was anyway (some cleaner liquid perhaps) to (a) remove (b) prevent this frm happening without interfering with the signal and the purity of the connection which i'm sure must be deteriorating because of the dirt.

Prithvi
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#2 erstellt: 15. Mrz 2005, 05:14

Pls use OKS contact cleaner spray and that should keep it clean, if you want something more than you will have to do DEOXIT & PRO-GOLD available from CRAIG LABS. Do a google search and you can buy off the net. Pretty expensive.
Rgds

Prithvi

PS: OKS spray is available in any hardware shop, the model is called : 2621/2 OKS CONTACT CLEANER SPRAY.

filmguy
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#3 erstellt: 15. Mrz 2005, 18:27

hey prithvi
thnks for yr reply.
will the Oks cleaner remove existing grime as well as keeping it clean? also will it affect performance in any way?

Prithvi
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#4 erstellt: 15. Mrz 2005, 19:52

it should do that, but you will have to try. Also try cleaning it with IPS (isopropyl alchol). Never use sand paper to clean the jacks, use instead a rough greeting card to clean the gung a bit.
Rgds
Prithvi

myriad
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#5 erstellt: 15. Mrz 2005, 22:26

Iso-propyl alcohol is the cheapest way.

I got one today called 2-Propanol. It's a 99% density (you get cheaper ones with less density but they are not good )Isopropyl manufactured by Merck Limited, Mumbai [www.merck.co.in]. It cost me Rs.135 for 500 ml.

I applied the same with a lint free cloth on speaker binding posts, banana plugs, rca connectors and interconnect plugs and result was astonishing.

I definitely vouch this product.

Manek
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#6 erstellt: 16. Mrz 2005, 07:47

I use isopropyl too...and it works for me every time.
manek.

filmguy
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#7 erstellt: 29. Mrz 2005, 12:12

hi guys
i asked arnd in lamington road and at my local hardware store and no one has the OKS spay or 2-Propanol or even normal isopropyl. anyone know anyplace in particular?
thnx

Krish
Stammgast

#8 erstellt: 30. Mrz 2005, 09:23

Hey Manek,
Wher do you get your Iso-propyl alcohol from ?

K

Manek
Inventar

#9 erstellt: 31. Mrz 2005, 06:30

I ask one of my office vendors to get it for me. he goes somewhere to princess street to get it. I'll find out and let you know.

manek.

Gooner
Neuling

#10 erstellt: 11. Apr 2005, 19:40

I live in london and have just bought 500mm of Isopropyl alchol for £5 from a local chemist, for the purpose of cleaning my Reel to Reel and cassete heads. Reading you previous comments has lead me to realise that most external contact points can be cleaned with Isopropyl alchol for the benifit of your hi-fi system. Chemists are not allowed to sell Isopropyl alchol to the public as it can be consumed as a beverage. Its worth getting to know your pharmacist well before asking.

purnendu
Stammgast

#11 erstellt: 13. Apr 2005, 11:48

Hi folks,
How does one go about getting lint free cloth? I tried asking around and no has a clue. Does it have some other 'non-audio'name. I could do with some for cleaning my records and interconnects.
Purnendu