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Re: Plan to deep cleaning my gear


 

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?????? You have not said what equipment you want to clean. It does make a difference. I have detailed the method of washing employed at the -hp- service center a great many years ago but this was used on what are now antiques. I will repeat it for any interested. We used liquid dishwashing detergent diluted in warm water in a paint spray gun.
?????? For the residue of cal tags and property tags WD-40 works pretty well as does hand cleaner. Naphtha may work and usually does not attack paint. Ronsonol is pretty pure and does not leave a residue, I use it for cleaning camera shutters but canned naphtha is cheaper and probably works as well. I would be careful of the "all purpose" solvents now sold to replace naphtha, MEK, acetone, etc. It really can't and may attack some items naphtha does not.
?????? If you clean a chassis by spraying and rinsing it really must be baked out. We used a ventilated electric oven at 130F for at least two days and I preferred to let things cook for longer if possible.??? Make sure to remove any parts that are water or heat sensitive.

On 10/16/2017 12:37 PM, Daun Yeagley daun@... [hp_agilent_equipment] wrote:
I find that Ronson lighter fluid, which is just naptha works very well.??? This includes not only label goo, but a wide range of "dirt".??? It's mild and doesn't hurt plastics (at least not any that I've come across).??? I keep it right there on my bench and use it for most cleaning jobs, including also flux removal.

Daun
Daun E. Yeagley, II, N8ASB
On 10/16/2017 1:39 PM, guancalvin@... [hp_agilent_equipment] wrote:
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Thank a lot for all your inputs guys! My instruments work very well for their age. I just wanted to make them great again:)


After reading your posts, I figured I will stay away from using any liquid or solvent for PCB cleaning. I would just??? use electronics grade gas duster to blow dust off the surface of the boards. Or a small vacuum and a high quality horse hair brush would work better????
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???I was under impression that excessive dust would pick up moisture that would damage my equipments. Is that true?

For some very old and dry sticker residue on the front panel, how should I safely remove them? I have Goo Gone but don't know if it's safe for instrument. It's kind of oily.

Thanks again!
Calvin???




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