Would those also also work with the old wire(spring ?)-wound pots. Those
on my old EICOs are pretty scratchy. One shop told me that WD-40 could
do wonders, but that didn't set right by me.
Lawrence
> On Tue, 19 Feb 2002, Chad Fernandez wrote:
> > Tony Duell wrote:
> > > Right here... I've not got a lot to add....
> > >
> > > I generally clean pots and swtiches with propan-2-ol. It's safe on just
> > > about everything, so it's not going to make matters worse. And it gernerally
> > > gets swtiches (at least) working again.
> >
> > Ok, is that a chemical name, or a product name?
>
> Here in the states, several companies make control/pot cleaners. Some of
> the most popular brands are:
>
> Chemtronics [http://www.chemtronics.com/]
> Rawn America [http://www.rawnamerica.com/]
> Rite Off [http://www.riteoff.com/
>
> > Wonderful.... I don't know if I can do that. Last time I tried
> > cleaning them, I couldn't figure out how to easily remove the
> > faceplate. The pots aren't very accessible. I guess I'll have to
> > have another go at it, However.
>
> > How can I tell if they are standard? Who would be the best to order
> > new ones from? I've never purchased components like this before.
>
> I'd recommend trying to clean the pots with a *good* cleaner before even
> considering taking them apart or replacing them. It is next to impossible
> to find a proper replacement for many of the pots used in old audio gear,
> and they are easily damaged.
>
> -Toth
>
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