v8 lighting switches

[Steve Kramer]

i'm glad i didn't use the wd40 last night.


thankfully,

steve


> From: Brett Dikeman <brett at cloud9.net>
> Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2002 13:26:33 -0500
> To: Steve Kramer <skramer at mac.com>, <v8 at audifans.com>, <quattro at audifans.com>
> Subject: Re: v8 lighting switches
>
> At 12:11 PM -0600 2/11/02, Steve Kramer wrote:
>
>> bought wd-40 for the switches.  will this work or should i use the goldpro?
>> stuff.
>
> WD40 should never be used on electrical contacts; it is, among other
> things, rather flammable(well, the carrier is; it's propane,
> basically.)
>
> Caig DeOxit is most appropriate for the switches.  Caig ProGold is
> for plated connectors.  I would suggest the 5% spray or the 50% pump.
> The 100% stuff is only for surfaces where you can wipe off all the
> excess.
>
> MCM Electronics carries most of the Caig line at reasonable prices.
> I also recommend getting a package of lint-free swabs; MCM sells them
> for something like $10 for 3000 :-)  They're quite tough, chemically
> pure/clean, and have a nice long wood handle.
>
> Brett
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