Re: [Amps] tarnish or corrosion?

["qrv@kd4e.com" <qrv@kd4e.com>]

Is this the stuff?

https://www.walmart.com/ip/CAIG-DeoxIT-D100-Metal-Electric-Connection-Cleaner-D100L-2DB-Enhancer/130981358

DavidC KD4E

> SE NH is likely as humid as FL what with all the salt water fog and 
> coastal storms plus all the road salt.
> That is what they make DeOxit for.
>
> I use the D-100 version on automotive and yard equipment connectors and 
> havent had a problem in years.
> Apply sparingly, that means a small drop, plug/unplug several times to 
> break the oxidation, and go on your merry way.
> Carl
> > > I have a hot and humid year round weather.  I have lots of problems with
> > > some kind of material that gets on exposed plugs and sockets that
> > > interferes with electric conduction.
> > > That is, plugs normally kept in their sockets stop conducting.
> > >
> > > The small plug/sockets between boards inside the Alpha 87a are a real
> > > example--as is my use of Cinch Jones plugs/sockets on a patch panel for
> > > rotors.  Other plugs too, same problem.
> > >
> > > These plugs use metal and somehow they lose good conduction either in
> > > constant "plugged in" state or "in and out."
> > >
> > > Because these type of plugs have a "wiping action," I can fix the 
> > > problem
> > > by plugging in several times.  Then they conduct fine.
> > >
> > > Question:  There is no sign of real corrosion and no pitting nor 
> > > change in
> > > the metal, so what is cause of this problem?
> > >
> > > The metal looks ok or perhaps tarnished.  What is tarnish and how is it
> > > different from corrosion?  Web is vague.
> > >
> > > Tnx 73, Charly
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