Run it thru the dishwasher with a detergent such as the USA Cascade.
Also check your local stores for a liquid silver cleaner.
In the USA I use a diluted Tarn-X and Q-tips and then rinse it off well.
Carl
KM1H
----- Original Message -----
From: "LB3HC" <rezycle.bin@gmail.com>
To: <amps@contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, September 18, 2010 11:33 AM
Subject: [Amps] Correction: How to restore oxidized tank switch
> Correction:
>
> "I tried to use some kind of metal"
> should have been
> "I tried to use some kind of metal cleaning agent"
>
> LB3HC
>
> On Sat, Sep 18, 2010 at 5:32 PM, LB3HC <rezycle.bin@gmail.com> wrote:
>> I have digged thru my junkbox and found an old tank switch that I
>> bought at a swap meet. The switch have ceramic deck "holders" and
>> looks like it is quite rugged. You can see some photos here:
>> http://picasaweb.google.com/106642167576607300202/LinearAmpParts?feat=directlink
>> I consider using it on my new GS35B design. However I need to restore
>> it as it is badly oxidized. I tried to use some kind of metal on some
>> other equipment one time and that removed the silver coating(!). I
>> don't want to damage the silver coating on this nice switch. Please
>> share your techniques and tricks for restoring silver plated / silver
>> coated parts.
>>
>> 73
>> LB3HC
>>
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