I've used Deoxit for quite a while with very good results. (This is the
Caig product, not the Radio Shack product with a *very* similar name.)
As far as application, I use one of three methods:
1) Wet the sharp end of a toothpick and use that to apply. I
use this for tube.transistor sockets usually.
2) Wet a Q-tip (other other similar product) and use that to
apply. This I sometimes use for switch contacts.
3) Use a hypodermic needle to apply (usually 25ga or smaller
needle). This I also use for switch contacts.
The one caution is to be aware that some phenolic compounds can soak up
the Deoxit. If the phenolic is part of a switch, this may cause unwanted
leakage currents to flow. The only cure I have heard of is to replace
the phenolic. (Difficult with older/obsolete equipment.)
Also, you should wait until the Deoxit has evaporated. While wet, it is
conductive.
Just my $.02 :-)
73
- Mark N1VQW
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