Kontak OR Deoxit cleaning?

[JazzBones]

:confused: The time is long overdue to completely give my system (Hi Fi that is) a thorough cleaning!!! Mains connections and plug pins, speaker bananas and sockets, interconnects and so on right down to the consumer unit fuse box. To this end, which is the better to use, Kontak OR Deoxit or should I carefully use Isopronal after giving what I can a buff with Brasso, or the like. I have the Deoxit and I once tried Kontak when it came in two separate bottles and the evaporation of contents was high :rolleyes: What do those experienced ones amongst us use?

Ron :)

PS I am fully aware of the dangers of live electricity by the way and have rewired and added to my household requirements which has been passed by an accredited electrician.

[istari_knight]

I always use Servisol "super 10"

Seems to do the job ? :confused:

[JazzBones]

I always use Servisol "super 10"

Seems to do the job ? :confused:

Thanks James, I never thought of that one, must look into.

Cheers
Ron

[prestonchipfryer]

The Deoxit does a good job. The Kontak now comes in a metal flask and the lid is not a good fit, I put mine in the old type glass bottle. But would think that isopropal a'hol should do a very effective job of cleaning contacts. All you need are some pipe cleaners for small holes (like phono plugs) and some cotton buds for the rest. Clean your fuses too, I know it takes ages to clean everything but it should be well worth the effort. :)

[Mark Grant]

Deoxit or IPA would be ideal, if you already have the Deoxit use that to save spending.

If you need some brushes etc to clean the inside of phono sockets there are some packs of brushes and swabs on my site that fit inside phono sockets and female XLR connectors perfectly. ( dont clean live electrical sockets :) )

Caig Brush and Swab set (http://markgrantcables.co.uk/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=49_80&products_id=408)

range of Caig products here:
Caig products (http://markgrantcables.co.uk/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=49_80)

Some pictures are in this thread:
http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?t=17554&highlight=deoxit
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[RobbieGong]

Hi guys I too will hopefully be giving the inside of my amp a good clean and brudsing out tomorrow using brushes, compressed air and Servisol Super 10. Where exactly do I spray this stuf ? How much do I use and is there a problem if it accidently goes elsewhere inside the amp ?

[synsei]

I took a punt on this stuff (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CONTACT-Z-HI-FI-CONTACT-CLEANER-33-FREE-/330747786588?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item4d021ab55c#ht_1962wt_1163) a couple of months ago instead of De-Oxit and I've found it to be just as good but a damned sight cheaper.

[NRG]

I've always stuck to Deoxit D5, it seems to be kinder to plastics especially older ABS plastics..Servosol can age these plastics rapidly after application...

[RobbieGong]

Hi guys I too will hopefully be giving the inside of my amp a good clean and brushing out tomorrow using brushes, compressed air and Servisol Super 10. Where exactly do I spray this stuf ? How much do I use and is there a problem if it accidently goes elsewhere inside the amp ?[/QUOTE]

Anybody, somebody - PLEASE! (never done this before, hence)

[NRG]

Spray a little only on switch contacts and any connectors. Mop any excess immediately. Try to avoid any cosmetic plastics and again wipe immediately. Clean the rest of the amp with compressed air and a small brush.

[Mike]

I've always stuck to Deoxit D5, it seems to be kinder to plastics especially older ABS plastics..Servosol can age these plastics rapidly after application...

+1 :)

[MartinT]

I've used both Kontak and Deoxit and prefer Deoxit. The latter in a spray can will last for years and works extremely well. Why buy a cheaper product of questionable merit?

Robbie: use the included tube to direct the spray carefully and use only on plug/socket contacts, switches and rotary controls. A small amount is all that's needed and then work the switch/rotary to get the fluid well into the contact surfaces. You should end up with controls that make no noise when operated.

[prestonchipfryer]

Have found these to be useful for getting into tight spots.

http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/xx309/prestonchipfryer/brush.jpg

Spray some cleaner into a plastic top (like those on pressurised cans) and then you can apply cleaning fluid just where it's needed. :)

[RobbieGong]

Thanks Neal / Martin, I'll go carefully :)