OT: removing "smoke smell" from electronics
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OT: removing "smoke smell" from electronics
 
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I have a kit which I picked up from a ham who must've been quite a smoker.
I was wondering if anyone has any tips as to how to eradicate the cigarette smell from the parts. Luckily, lots of stuff was still in plastic bags...but the PCBs were not. :-( Thanks. -john W4PAH _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
Re: OT: removing "smoke smell" from electronics
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I've heard quite a few say you can use Febreze sprayed into a plastic
bag, then place the parts (or radio) into the bag and close it up for a day or so. I know it works on smoke and other smells in fabrics and rooms David King KE7EKA john shadle wrote: > I have a kit which I picked up from a ham who must've been quite a smoker. > I was wondering if anyone has any tips as to how to eradicate the > cigarette smell from the parts. Luckily, lots of stuff was still in > plastic bags...but the PCBs were not. :-( > > Thanks. > -john W4PAH > > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: [hidden email] > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com > > > Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
Re: OT: removing "smoke smell" from electronics
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In reply to this post by John Shadle
John,
If the PCBs are bare, you can wash them in alcohol or even with soap and water. Even if some components are mounted, that may still be a solution - but do *not* wash them if there are components like relays, inductors, switches, control pots, and other similar components already mounted - if the cleaning solution has any chance of staying inside a component, then do not try that approach. A day or two in an area containing lots of Ozone will effectively neutralize odors, so if you have a local company that does smoke damage cleanup, they might be willing to help you. 73, Don W3FPR john shadle wrote: > I have a kit which I picked up from a ham who must've been quite a smoker. > I was wondering if anyone has any tips as to how to eradicate the > cigarette smell from the parts. Luckily, lots of stuff was still in > plastic bags...but the PCBs were not. :-( > > Thanks. > -john W4PAH > > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: [hidden email] > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com > > > Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
Re: OT: removing "smoke smell" from electronics
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One of the best deodorizers for all sorts of smoke/QRM are Dryer
Softener Sheets like Bounce(tm). I know a lot of boaranchor guys use Bounce(tm) in their rigs to get rid of the old-time smells and mold. de ken n9vv Don Wilhelm wrote: > John, > > If the PCBs are bare, you can wash them in alcohol or even with soap and > water. Even if some components are mounted, that may still be a > solution - but do *not* wash them if there are components like relays, > inductors, switches, control pots, and other similar components already > mounted - if the cleaning solution has any chance of staying inside a > component, then do not try that approach. > > A day or two in an area containing lots of Ozone will effectively > neutralize odors, so if you have a local company that does smoke damage > cleanup, they might be willing to help you. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > john shadle wrote: >> I have a kit which I picked up from a ham who must've been quite a >> smoker. >> I was wondering if anyone has any tips as to how to eradicate the >> cigarette smell from the parts. Luckily, lots of stuff was still in >> plastic bags...but the PCBs were not. :-( >> >> Thanks. >> -john W4PAH >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Post to: [hidden email] >> You must be a subscriber to post to the list. >> Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): >> http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm >> Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com >> >> >> > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: [hidden email] > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com > > Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
RE: OT: removing "smoke smell" from electronics
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In reply to this post by Don Wilhelm-4
How about (a radio opened up and) exposed to direct sunlight and outside air
as much as practical for a while? ...perhaps a day of sun for each side of a board...assume appropriate precautions. Regards, Dick - KA5KKT/4 _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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Edward Dickinson, III wrote:
> How about (a radio opened up and) exposed to direct sunlight and outside air > as much as practical for a while? ...perhaps a day of sun for each side of > a board...assume appropriate precaution. This is not a recommendation, just a data point: We had lots of problems with fungus in our KWM-2A's in SE Asia. It would grow on the chassis, and was apparently mildly conductive. Our solution was to hose them out with a plain soap solution, rinse, and let them dry in the sun. We got the portable "hoser" from the A/C maintenance guys on the flight line and the soap from the dishwasher guys in the mess halls. Kept them pretty nice. YMMV 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2007 CQP Oct 6-7 - www.cqp.org _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
RE: OT: removing "smoke smell" from electronics
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In the circumstance below, relative humidity might be a consideration.
de Dick - KA5KKT/4 -----Original Message----- From: [hidden email] [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Edward Dickinson, III Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2007 4:37 PM To: [hidden email]; 'john shadle' Cc: [hidden email] Subject: RE: [Elecraft] OT: removing "smoke smell" from electronics How about (a radio opened up and) exposed to direct sunlight and outside air as much as practical for a while? ...perhaps a day of sun for each side of a board...assume appropriate precautions. Regards, Dick - KA5KKT/4 _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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> I have a kit which I picked up from a ham who must've been quite a smoker.
> I was wondering if anyone has any tips as to how to eradicate the > cigarette smell from the parts. Several years ago, I purchased a WM-2 QRP Wattmeter kit from Oak Hills Research. When I opened the box, I was floored by the smell of cigarette smoke. I thought I would never be able to build (or keep) the kit. I spread all of the contents of the kit, and all of the pages of the manual, out in my basement garage and left it for about a week. When I gathered it all up, I could no longer detect any cigarette smoke smell. I enjoyed building the kit, and use it often to this day. Sometimes, the simplest solution works the best! Dan Allen KB4ZVM K2 S/N 1757 _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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Fred Jensen wrote:
> This is not a recommendation, just a data point: We had lots of > problems with fungus in our KWM-2A's in SE Asia. It would grow on the > chassis, and was apparently mildly conductive. Our solution was to hose > them out with a plain soap solution, rinse, and let them dry in the sun. > We got the portable "hoser" from the A/C maintenance guys on the flight > line and the soap from the dishwasher guys in the mess halls. Kept them > pretty nice. YMMV Well, yeah, but I recall that you also said that you used to blow them up when you were tired of them. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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Vic K2VCO wrote:
> >> This is not a recommendation, just a data point: We had lots of >> problems with fungus in our KWM-2A's in SE Asia. It would grow on the >> chassis, and was apparently mildly conductive. Our solution was to >> hose them out with a plain soap solution, rinse, and let them dry in >> the sun. We got the portable "hoser" from the A/C maintenance guys on >> the flight line and the soap from the dishwasher guys in the mess >> halls. Kept them pretty nice. YMMV > > Well, yeah, but I recall that you also said that you used to blow them > up when you were tired of them. Thermite, actually. Leaves everything molten in a puddle. In today's world, those probably would be mini-Superfund sites with the heavy metals and all. I toyed more than once with sneaking one back when we were recovered. After all, it had already been written off and didn't exist. Never did though. They still visit me in my dreams :-) 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2007 CQP Oct 6-7 - www.cqp.org _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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