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Safe to use Deoxit in the volume control?
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01-07-2009, 08:46 PM
I recently received a 46-200 that is in good working order. It has had the caps replaced, etc...

The volume control has a very light scratchy sound when adjusted. I frequently fix this with my vintage Panasonics with Deoxit. I don't know the makeup of the volume pot in this Philco, and I don't want to damage it with Deoxit. Is it safe to use either Deoxit or WD-40 in the volume control on this radio? If not, is there an alternative? The scratchy sound is quite light, but I will always notice it.
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