K3, assembly, use of DeoxIT/DeoxIT Gold

[Walter V. Gilles]

Does anybody have any experience using or thoughts on
using Caig Lab's DeoxIT or DeoxIT Gold (or similar)
products while assembling their K3?

I have had good outcomes using these and other Caig
Labs products in a professional venue both in
preventive and corrective maintenance functions,
especially in critical hardware where you just didn't
want to go back into the equipment due to aging or
contamination issues downstream. Since I'll probably
be into my K3 periodically for (authorized) mods,
upgrades et al, I am more interested in the
lubrication aspect on cable/board connectors than
oxidation issues near-term. Of course, there is the
oxidation/contamination protection long-term as well.

I realize that use of these or similar products are
probably unwarranted for a new K3 assembly, but can
anybody think of a downside to this approach, assuming
correct use of the products?  Thanks.

Walter
N0DZJ


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[K5JAX]

I have used Caig Labs Red and Blue liquid for years and it was used in all of the AM, FM and TV transmitters by our staff.  They swore by it and made me aware of it 30++ years ago.
I have a small bottle of the BLUE 100% liquid which they don't sell any longer because of some EPA regulation I guess.  I used it with a piece of Q-tip lightly wetted and swabbed all of the male pins before installing the boards.  They mate more easily and will maintain better conductivity with this product applied.  The DeoxIt should be about the same product but haven't used it much.  You could contact the Caig factory and ask their advice.  I wiped the Blue 100% liquid on my Heathkit tuner roller inductor.  That kit was built many years ago and it looks like new today and makes no electrical noise at all when tuning it.  In case anybody is curious the Red cleans and improves conductivity and the Blue just protects and maintains conductivity.  No cleaning!  I was assistant Chief Enginer for 17 years out of 28 years with a major broadcast operation.  Learned a lot from the old transmitter engineer.
Roger

Walter Gilles wrote

Does anybody have any experience using or thoughts on
using Caig Lab's DeoxIT or DeoxIT Gold (or similar)
products while assembling their K3?

I have had good outcomes using these and other Caig
Labs products in a professional venue both in
preventive and corrective maintenance functions,
especially in critical hardware where you just didn't
want to go back into the equipment due to aging or
contamination issues downstream. Since I'll probably
be into my K3 periodically for (authorized) mods,
upgrades et al, I am more interested in the
lubrication aspect on cable/board connectors than
oxidation issues near-term. Of course, there is the
oxidation/contamination protection long-term as well.

I realize that use of these or similar products are
probably unwarranted for a new K3 assembly, but can
anybody think of a downside to this approach, assuming
correct use of the products?  Thanks.

Walter
N0DZJ


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[Mike B-12]

There was a LOT of discussion on this list for this very topic last year.  Run a
search on the archives to uncover everyone's thoughts.

73,

Mike
KW1ND
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