DeoxIT D100L-25C Precision Needle Applicator, More Than A Contact Cleaner, 25 mL, Pack of 1
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R. Magee
> 24 hourI have used DeoxIT for years in my career in the electronics repair business. Those infuriating intermittent problems, caused by slight invisible-to-the-eye oxidation of connectors or switches, magically disappear! This is especially true of very low current connections. Many times DeoxIT has been the one thing that suddenly completed the service call. Around the house I have used it to clean inside the tiny micro-switches on computer mice and eliminate unintentional double-clicking. That beats having to de-solder the offending switch and solder in a new switch.
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JJC
> 24 hourIve used it on everything from vacuum tube pins to padlock tumblers. Expensive stuff but you get what you pay for.
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Dennis P. Weisbruch
> 24 hourA must for electronic buffs
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H&S
> 24 hourVery nice contact liquid
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Zero Signal
> 24 hourI like to refurbish old test gear-- a Heathkit oscilloscope, a Simpson 260 voltmeter, etc. A common problem is intermittent connections from dirt and tarnish on the switch contacts. A lot of problems go away when potentiometers, connectors and switches are cleaned up and tarnish-free. I use a variety of different cleaners-- isopropyl alcohol, inexpensive aerosol contact cleaner, or even something like Brasso on heavily tarnished brass or copper contacts. When Im done cleaning, I add a drop of D100 to add lubricity and keep the contacts from tarnishing again. There is a great deal of debate regarding which cleaner, if any, to use on which contacts. In my case, by the time I get my hands on a piece of old test gear, Im usually trying to undo years of neglect or outright abuse. I usually have very little to lose by adding a drop of D100. The only thing I definitely wont use it on is some of the low tension gold-leaf contacts in some older Tektronix oscilloscopes. Tek specifically says to use nothing but isopropyl alcohol on these, so thats what Ill do when I finally get around to restoring the 7000-series mainframe scope that is patiently waiting its turn. Everything else, including the bazillion socketed transistors inside that scope, will get a drop of D100. Yes, Deoxit is expensive, but a little goes a long way. I buy the needle applicator bottle because its 100% contact cleaner with no propellant. I find the needle applicator wastes less (no overspray) and makes it easier to apply just a small drop where needed. The bottle I bought a couple of years ago is still 80% full, and Ive used it a fair amount. I still keep some cheap aerosol contact cleaner (my go to is the WD40 aerosol from Home Depot) around for doing the bulk of the initial cleaning, but the final step is almost always to add a drop of D100.
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richard c.
> 24 hourWorks great on oxidation.Works very well on AC plugs.
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D. C. W.
> 24 hourIf the contacts were made of good materials then you wouldnt likely need this stuff but, as it stands you do. I have a pair of head worn lighted magnifiers that I use for detailed work and the light got real touchy at best, became a pain to use. I put a couple of drops in as best I could and they have worked very well ever since, no more messing with the switch to try and get it to stay on. .
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Patrick Casto
> 24 hourOne of three Caig products that no audio enthusiast should ever be without. Regardless if the music you play is through a Home stereo System or a finely tuned electric Guitar and Amplifier. This product cleans and Lubricates the potentiometers in your system. Virtually removes scratching noise in volume and tone controls. The included needle allows for precision application. A little pricey but youll only need to buy this product once. Unless you loan it to friend that doesnt return it.
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Steven A. Garavuso
> 24 hourfast service and nice product
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ds
> 24 hourWithout a doubt, DeoxIT is by far the best product of its kind available. Ive used it many times to eliminate the noise in old potentiometers ... saving untold dollars in repair costs and probably saving lots of gear from the scrap heap since many of these were obsolete parts. THis particular supplier had a very competitive price and very prompt shipping.