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Re: [TenTec] Orion Encoder

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Subject: Re: [TenTec] Orion Encoder
From: Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcgraw@blomand.net>
Reply-to: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec@contesting.com>
Date: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 10:41:38 -0500
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Yes, and good contact cleaner does contain a silicon based lubricant.   I have 2 bottles being 1 dram each of DeOxit, one is blue, one is red.  They are used for different purposes.

One should never us a cleaner that removes the lubricant and the not replace the lubricant.      That is why one should never use the spray type lubricant.

73

Bob, K4TAX


On 4/23/2020 10:34 AM, Gary Follett wrote:
There is a lubricant in the encoders, a silicone based material whose intent is 
to both lubricate the contacting surfaces to prevent wear and to coat the parts 
with a movable material to prevent oxidation.

Cleaning will remove this material. The encoders will work for a while but the 
lubricant was put. There for good reasons.

Gary

W0DVN

On Apr 22, 2020, at 9:17 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcgraw@blomand.net> wrote:

The encoders are very simple stepped or segmented switches with a wiper much 
like a carbon pot.  They get dirty, just like a carbon pot, and need cleaning.  
 They are easy to clean which saves money and time.

73

Bob, K4TAX


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