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Good Loctal Socket Cleaning Method?
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Hi everyone,

This is on my 46-480. I also have to wiggle tubes to get them to work. My pins are very clean but I don't believe I'm getting the sockets clean enough. All associated components, caps etc. are good. I've tried pipe cleaners with contact spray cleaner and this doesn't appear to be aggressive enough. I tried acetylene torch tip cleaners which work well but are a bit too agressive. What are the rest of you doing for adequete cleaning of these Loctal tube socket contacts?

Thanks much,

Johnny


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Good Loctal Socket Cleaning Method? - by Johnny - 04-25-2009, 12:31 PM



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