destinking the computers.

From: Russ Blakeman <rhblake_at_bigfoot.com>
Date: Tue May 15 08:09:22 2001

In addition you pretty much have to experiment in areas not visible with
different things. If I had a fire in my shop the whole block would likely go
up with the varying array of chemicals and solvents I have. When I have a
unit that will be stored and needs to stay dry, bug free and mold free I
take 6 or 8 moth balls (paradichlorobenzine) in a cotton cloth and set that
inside the unit. Mice don't like it, bugs don't like it, it keeps it dry
like camphor does with tool storage, and it makes the unit smell a great
deal better. Of course it's not a quick or permanent cure to smells from
previous mold/tobacco contamination but it works to prevent things from
extended storage.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-classiccmp_at_classiccmp.org
> [mailto:owner-classiccmp_at_classiccmp.org]On Behalf Of Mike Kenzie
> Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2001 6:38 AM
> To: classiccmp_at_classiccmp.org
> Subject: Re: destinking the computers.
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <jpero_at_sympatico.ca>
> To: <classiccmp_at_classiccmp.org>
> Sent: Monday, May 14, 2001 7:39 PM
> Subject: destinking the computers.
>
>
> >
> > Cigerette stink is worst I know but this one I'm bit lucky
> doesn't
> > stink like one EXCEPT that Mac II has collected so much
> regular dust
> > in it's life then pushed to storage is bad location where
> there's
> > humidty is high for long time. That's before I rescued
> that Mac II
> > from goodwill for $5.
>
> I picked up a machine from a restaurant that instead of
> having the dust bunnies inside had greasy blobs. It stunk
> so bad I had to move it to the garage until I had the time
> to strip it down and give it a washing in soap and water.
>
> I've also had a machine that had clumping cat litter spilled
> into it. The shop vac took care of that problem.
>
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