Tube socket cleaning

[johnny b3]

Does anyone have any suggestions for a commonly found object that would be a good tool for cleaning tube sockets?</p>

I've used the tubes to do the job by pulling them out and re-installing a few times while spraying with contact cleaner, but sometimes this ruins the sockets by un-seating the contacts.</p>

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thanks
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[bluetantra]

Re: Tube socket cleaning

Those must be some mighty crusty sockets.

[Hammond101]

Re: Tube socket cleaning



JB3,</P>


Don't wiggle the tube if at all possible. The pins themselves will enlarge the sockets and sometime prevent a good connection. I have a few dental picks that I picked up at a swap meet and use a long straight pick for tube sockets to tighten the connectors. I have added shrink tubing tothe handlesfor insulation.</P>


To do it properly you must access the socket from the bottom of the chassis. I also use a pick that I have roughed up a bit with some sand paper on extremely dirty sockets (mouse piss, beer spills, cola etc). a torch tip cleaner will also work and they come in assorted sizes.</P>


Ground the filter caps before doing anything inside the chassis or sticking a metal object in a tube socket! Make sure the organ (or other amp) is unplugged.</P>


Best,</P>


H101</P>

[johnny b3]

Re: Tube socket cleaning



[quote user="bluetantra"]Those must be some mighty crusty sockets.[/quote]</P>


you're a mighty crusty socket. ;)</P>

[johnny b3]

Re: Tube socket cleaning



[quote user="bluetantra"]Those must be some mighty crusty sockets.[/quote]</P>


you're a mighty crusty socket. ;)</P>