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Post by Omicron9 on Aug 2, 2024 10:06:19 GMT -6
Just like it says in the subject line. Suggestions? Tips? Recommendations? Knock-knock jokes?
TIA,
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Post by thehightenor on Aug 2, 2024 10:11:31 GMT -6
Use them  I've literally never had to clean an XLR or TRS connector (I've been recording and gigging for over 40 years) - these things seem to be self-cleaning through use. (unless you left them out in the rain!) |
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Post by tonycamphd on Aug 2, 2024 10:25:44 GMT -6
deoxit or acetone for me
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Post by EmRR on Aug 2, 2024 12:19:22 GMT -6
Silver oxide is a conductor - why they use it. No need. www.mcru.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/On-the-Conductivity-of-Selected-Metals.pdfGold plated, silver plated or pure copper wire end terminals? Gold is a lesser conductor than copper, by 40%. So, gold plated copper is no better, electrically, than pure copper. Still, there are gold plated pure copper cable end terminals, which are in turn worse than silver plated cable end terminals. Since the un-plated pure copper terminals oxidize over time, gold plated terminals will sooner or later be superior, since they do not oxidize. However, silver plated cable end terminals are the best choice, because they keep their superior conductivity even when oxidized. |
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Post by Ward on Aug 2, 2024 12:54:48 GMT -6
Just like it says in the subject line. Suggestions? Tips? Recommendations? Knock-knock jokes? TIA, -09 If there's anything on them that shouldn't be, just use some goo gone (a.k.a. Goo B Gone) on a towelette (shop towel, or J cloth as two examples) of some sort and wipe it off gently. That's it! |
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Post by indiehouse on Aug 2, 2024 14:54:59 GMT -6
I used Flitz with great results. Cleaned up my XLR pins with fantastic results.
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Post by doubledog on Aug 2, 2024 19:46:56 GMT -6
Deoxit D100L, the red stuff, works well for connectors, patch panels, etc
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Post by Omicron9 on Aug 3, 2024 5:17:06 GMT -6
Thanks to all who replied; it's both helpful and appreciated.
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Post by drbill on Aug 3, 2024 10:05:39 GMT -6
Flitz. Suggested by an amazing tech who Flitz's EVERYthing in his personal studio once a year. Even the AC outlets.
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Post by klaus on Aug 3, 2024 12:08:46 GMT -6
While it's harmless to restore AC plugs or other non-plated contacts with abrasives, I would caution using any polishes containing abrasives to restore plated contact surfaces. From Flitz's website: "This polish comes in a cream form and is 4,000 grit".Though 4000 grit is very fine, it still will remove surface material in the process of "cleaning" corroded XLR contacts.
Considering that the plating (silver or gold) on XLR connectors is only angstrom-thin, I prefer a two step process that achieves the goal without removing any plating material from the contacts: With a Q-tip, I rub 100% isopropyl alcohol (or in severe cases acetone) on all pins, until no more visible dirt or oxidation comes off.
Then I coat each pin, again using a Q-tip, with either Caig Deoxid or Caig Pro Gold (which is much more expensive but will last a lifetime).
KH
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Post by chessparov on Aug 3, 2024 12:11:22 GMT -6
Wow. Thanks Klaus Occasionally I'd call a certain Hotel chain too and when they'd answer... "Best Western". I'd say "True Grit" * Chris *Later I realized it was somewhat abrasive. |
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Post by Ward on Aug 3, 2024 16:15:29 GMT -6
While it's harmless to restore AC plugs or other non-plated contacts with abrasives, I would caution using any polishes containing abrasives to restore plated contact surfaces. From Flitz's website: "This polish comes in a cream form and is 4,000 grit".Though 4000 grit is very fine, it still will remove surface material in the process of "cleaning" corroded XLR contacts. Considering that the plating (silver or gold) on XLR connectors is only angstrom-thin, I prefer a two step process that achieves the goal without removing any plating material from the contacts: With a Q-tip, I rub 100% isopropyl alcohol (or in severe cases acetone) on all pins, until no more visible dirt or oxidation comes off. Then I coat each pin, again using a Q-tip, with either Caig Deoxid or Caig Pro Gold (which is much more expensive but will last a lifetime). KH Great suggestions. |
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Post by ericn on Aug 3, 2024 22:55:47 GMT -6
Wow. Thanks Klaus Occasionally I'd call a certain Hotel chain too and when they'd answer... "Best Western". I'd say "True Grit" * Chris *Later I realized it was somewhat abrasive. Nah it was Tombstone, especially the sausage 😁 |
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Post by Ward on Aug 5, 2024 10:38:43 GMT -6
Wow. Thanks Klaus Occasionally I'd call a certain Hotel chain too and when they'd answer... "Best Western". I'd say "True Grit" * Chris *Later I realized it was somewhat abrasive. Nah it was Tombstone, especially the sausage 😁 You dug deep for that one. |
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Post by ericn on Aug 5, 2024 10:40:10 GMT -6
Nah it was Tombstone, especially the sausage 😁 You dug deep for that one. It’s those WI roots😁 |
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Post by chessparov on Aug 5, 2024 15:05:23 GMT -6
Eric can always provide the missing link.
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Post by Ward on Aug 6, 2024 12:54:59 GMT -6
Eric can always provide the missing link. and knows where the missing bodies are buried. |
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