lightingtec Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Hi All Whilst I know the only permanent solution is to replace noisy controls - I often need to clean noisy pots and faders on older kit that doesn't warrant the time or expense. Over the years have tried various types of aerosol switch and pot cleaner. However, I'm currently struggling to find one that provides lasting results. Some seem to clear the problem - but a few days later the problems reoccur. Any suggestions of a really good tried and tested solution please? Many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alistermorton Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 I've always stuck to servisol or electrolube. But as you say, in the end replacement is often the only solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryNattrass Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 I use servisol too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alec Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Servisol +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Do NOT use ordinary switch cleaner on pots. You will knacker them. The track on a pot should be lubricated to ensure long life BUT should only be lubricated with things meant for pots. Simply squirting any old cleaner into a pot will dissolve out the lubricant put in at manufacture. I always use/recommend the stuff made by Caig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanSteely Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Servisol Super 10 Use sparingly... Not expensive either: http://cpc.farnell.com/servisol/100001300-200ml/super-10-200ml-servisol-switch/dp/SASERVISOL?ost=Servisol+Super+10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Servisol Super 10 Use sparingly... I'd use it so sparingly that I wouldn't even put any on. Looking at the datasheet it seems to have a very high solvent content which means it'll knacker any carbon track pots. And also plastic track ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandall Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Isopropyl Alcohol doesn't seem to destroy the tracks like most cleaners do. Back in Beeb days we used Freon, being the most inert cleaner available, but the CFC ban put paid to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alistermorton Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Super 10 specifically says it does not attack plastics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Super 10 specifically says it does not attack plastics. PENNY & GILES FADERS ARE MADE WITH CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC ELEMENTS.THEREFORE, WHEN CLEANING A FADER, YOU WANT TO AVOID ANY SUBSTANCE THATMAY HAVE A DELETERIOUS EFFECT ON THE USEFUL LIFE THIS ELEMENT. FOR THATREASON, WE DO NOT RECOMMEND USING ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, FREON, AMMONIABASED CLEANERS SUCH AS WINDEX, OR THE CRAMOLIN PRODUCTS. WITH THAT INMIND, WE ONLY RECOMMEND USING LUKE WARM WATER AS THE CLEANING SOLVENTOF CHOICE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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