Cleaning a REALLY dusty unit is always better to VACUUM with a static protected unit with a HEPA filter FIRST... Then, blow out what you can't reach with a vacuum second (outside), preferably with the chassis completely open.
NOT recommending this because it requires a great deal of care/experience, but I, as my OCD dictates, also clean individual circuit boards with 99% alcohol followed by hot water. Water is bad juju in the wrong places and you absolutely MUST make sure that it is all removed (I use elevated temps in a low humidity environment) prior to reinstallation. Just depends on how much time/energy you want to put into it and you level of care. 73, ______________________ Clay Autery, KY5G MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 On 7/27/2016 8:56 AM, Richard Fjeld wrote: > Be careful if using a vacuum cleaner. A static build-up can develop. > I have seen it cause arcing. That may have been a hose with metal > fittings. > There is also a metal spring inside the hose that can conduct. Perhaps > an attachment with a brush for the hose will avoid a discharge. > > Dick, n0ce > > > On 7/27/2016 2:07 AM, Bill Frantz wrote: >> My K3 (and P3) were used in a very dusty environment in eastern >> Nevada. Some people there compared the dust levels to those at >> burning man. Does anyone have any advice about cleaning the equipment? >> >> 73 Bill AE6JV >> >> --------------------------------------------------------------------------- >> >> Bill Frantz | Re: Computer reliability, performance, and >> security: >> 408-356-8506 | The guy who *is* wearing a parachute is *not* the >> www.pwpconsult.com | first to reach the ground. - Terence Kelly >> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to rpfj...@outlook.com > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
