[PDP8-Lovers] how to clean a PDP8/A, dishwasher?

From: Ben Franchuk <bfranchuk_at_jetnet.ab.ca>
Date: Sat Dec 15 10:27:19 2001

Matthew Sell wrote:

> Depending on the type of equipment that is being produced, some may use
> distilled water, others filtered water, some use "deionized" water.

> 1) Do not use any detergents. NONE.
> 2) Turn off the plate warming and drying cycles. The heating elements in
> the washer can distort or damage plastics.
> 3) Remove soon after cycle is complete. Do not let items sit overnight.
> Shake off water.
> 4) Stand up or hang to dry.
> 5) Let items dry inside the house for several days. I usually don't touch
> washed items for at least 3-4 days.
> 6) Don't plug the item in to power of any form until step #5 has completed.
>
> For delicate items, I use water from the sink at a low flow rate, and spray
> a mixture of 409 and water onto the item and allow it to soak for a few
> minutes before rinsing. I may use a soft paintbrush to clean stubborn dirt
> if necessary. Rinse and repeat.
> Of course, don't wash the boards with your regular load of plates and
> pots..... : )

I also would consider the qaulity of the water. I would wash in
distilled
water. The last thing you want is clorine or other acids and junk from
the
water slower eating your PCB.

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Ben Franchuk --- Pre-historic Cpu's -- 
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Received on Sat Dec 15 2001 - 10:27:19 GMT

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