De Oxit

Wharfedale Linton Heritage Speakers
Getting Practical...

How do I use this stuff on the internal socket part of RCA connectors?

With something thin, obviously. but... Any suggestions?

Here's my own first idea: strip most of the cotton off some cotton buds.
 
Thad E Ginathom said:
Getting Practical...

How do I use this stuff on the internal socket part of RCA connectors?

With something thin, obviously. but... Any suggestions?

Here's my own first idea: strip most of the cotton off some cotton buds.
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Toothpick? Roll cotton on it to "taste".
 
The D100 is supposed to be just the cleaning fluid without any solvents. So I guess usage must be to apply just a small amount to the surface , wait for a while ( how long ?) and then clean it up . Correct ?
 
After posting, I found quite a lot of advice on the internet (of course!). First thing I learnt was that the spray can is the most wasteful way of buying the stuff, and that other containers can be more economical and easier to use. Oh well, we have to learn our lessons, even when they cost over Rs1600!

Googling for something like "how to clean RCA sockets," I even found a plastic RCA "plug" that is designed to do the job! Looks like a really good idea. I found advice regarding cotton buds and pipe cleaners. Can one get pipe cleaners here?

Some people are using Dremel machines. I think that, if one has a lot of sockets to clean, some sort of labour-saving device would be good, but it could certainly be tricky, as a thin layer of plating is all-too-easily removed! Anyway, I have a Dremel; I have some felt-pad polishing attachments; I have experience of polishing silver and gold jewellery without destroying it (mostly* ;) ); and... I have quite a few RCA connectors.

Let's try to take some before-and-after pics! Some of my oldest RCAs are obviously discoloured.



*At least I didn't loose any fingers or eyes. It is a deceptively dangerous job :eek:


~
 
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jmascreen said:
... the have listed craig DeoxIT - Contact Cleaner 100% Concentrate Solution [ D Deries D100S-2 ] for Rs. 2561
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The Grabmore price is Rs1760.

This I have learnt about the spray can: it is incredibly wasteful unless one actually wants to cover large areas, which, given the nature of the product is unlikely. Next time I will try to get the non-spray bottle.

BUT...

from the spray, some liquid accumulates in the top part of the can. This is quite sufficient for dipping a screwdriver to apply to contacts, or a cotton bud for treating a larger area like a phono socket.

I think it possible that the one spray can might last me a lifetime! :cool: :ohyeah:

This, D100, is the cleaner. What I want now is a bottle of the long-term protector.

DeOxit Products at Grabmore.

I see they have the S5 Shield at Rs2291.

DeOxit Use News...

I have big trouble with mouse buttons developing "double-click disease" (a single click is turned into a double click). I find that a Rs400 Logitech optical mouse last about six months, so I tried a Rs4,000 Roccat Mouse and it lasted a year. Internet research showed me that the small switches can be opened. I cleaned the contact points with DeOxit, and drawing a small piece of paper between them. Problem fixed :)
 
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Thad E Ginathom said:
This I have learnt about the spray can: it is incredibly wasteful unless one actually wants to cover large areas, which, given the nature of the product is unlikely. Next time I will try to get the non-spray bottle.
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I got a thin tube to attach to nozzle along with the can, it helps concentrate the spray to the desired area. However since only a very little amount is needed, even a small burst of spray results in excess fluid.
 
Yes, that is my experience too.

Actually, just a few minutes ago, I did use the spray --- on the twisted wires of our Airtel connection.

When spraying, I put a piece of tissue to catch the excess.
 
The cheapest method to de-oxidise is to to use After shave..rubbing with piece of cotton with it..brought me desired results...so whatever liquid you can use, after shave is briiliant for me..YMMV..

Anyway this place is not for war of words..so with due respect I am urging everyone to refrain from that...
 
The cheapest method to de-oxidise is to to use After shave ...
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Would that be because of the alcohol content? IPA is useful stuff. It will remove greese, maybe even help to wash away moisture, but nothing more chemical. I think?

But specialist contact cleaners have long been used by electronics guys.

keith_correa said:
What? You patronized the Audioquest of the 'mouse" universe? For shame!!
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Well, I hope you are not trying to tell me that I can't hear the difference! :eek:

Mice were driving me mad. I don't play any PC games (except the all-original Windows Solitaire (it runs in Wine)) but thought that a "gaming" mouse would take more punishment, or last longer with the same punishment. Then I looked for available Linux support and ended up with ...Roccat Kone XTD.

The switches are the same as the ones in a Logitech mouse. I suspect the same may be true of all the mice in all the world! Omron!

Well, hopefully I can keep it going with my DeOxit.

Audioquest? Confession time: I once bought special wipes to use on CDs and special fluid to wipe cables, from Russ Andrews. :o
 
Thad E Ginathom said:
I have big trouble with mouse buttons developing "double-click disease" (a single click is turned into a double click). I find that a Rs400 Logitech optical mouse last about six months, so I tried a Rs4,000 Roccat Mouse and it lasted a year. Internet research showed me that the small switches can be opened. I cleaned the contact points with DeOxit, and drawing a small piece of paper between them. Problem fixed :)
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Almost all mice seem to use the same type of microswitch. the best is a Omron D2FC7N. Others use cheaper generic versions. most cheap logitech and microsoft mice use omron microswitches, but you'd be surprised to find more expensive mice with worse switches. I have a Cyborg RAT 7 which costs 60 Pounds having el cheapo chinese switches. I had to solder and replace them with Omron microswitches. the Deoxit only lasted for a few months
 
I suppose it should not come as a surprise that there even worse switches!

When I first opened up a mouse I made the mistake of thinking that the Omron switch was completely sealed. I could not see any seems! So, my last experience with Logitech mice was to make one working one out of two faulty ones, but I am lousy at electronic soldering (yes: practice would make perfect!) and, although it worked, it was a mess. At least I had spare switches to practice on when I found they could be opened.

Sure, I do not expect DeOxit to have been a permanent cure. Whatever oxide, muck, etc, gathered there before, it is sure to do so again. I just expect to be able to repeat the treatment as and when needed. Next time, hopefully I'll have some DeOxit S or Gold for longer-term protection. Maybe, one day, I might even be the proud owner of a tiny bottle of Stabilant!

Now. "Tact Switches..." Tactile, I suppose, the miniature-button type switches...

Cannot easily be taken apart. No, that's wrong: I did (On a dead mouse: just cut the four plastic "rivets"), and they can... Cannot easily be reassembled! Do I just spray in the DeOxit, shake it about, press the switch a hundred times and then turn it upside down and let it drain?
 
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