Re: [time-nuts] HP 5370A

Hi Chuck, I'd agree on the use of connector wipes, but doubt that they have silicone as a lubricant. Silicone oil or grease is not generally suitable as a lubricant on electrical contacts as it can form an insulating layer that is virtually impossible to remove. This is especially true of contacts

Re: [time-nuts] HP 5370A

Robert Atkinson wrote: Hi Chuck, I'd agree on the use of connector wipes, but doubt that they have silicone as a lubricant. Silicone oil or grease is not generally suitable as a lubricant on electrical contacts as it can form an insulating layer that is virtually impossible to remove. This is

Re: [time-nuts] HP 5370A

Hi Robert, Interesting. I have used a variety of compounds to do this job for years now. My favorite is the old Chemtronics tuner cleaners of the sort that contained silicone, and HFC's. It left a silicone film that kept the air off of the contacts. I have equipment where I did this that has

Re: [time-nuts] Austron Model 1210D-03

Have a bunch of old Austron manuals left but unfortunately can't help you on that one. Good luck! Rob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David I. Emery Sent: 14 October 2006 22:25 To: Discussion of precise time and frequency measurement