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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