[TenTec] CENTURION CLEANING

[Mike, K9UW]

Let's try this again, but directed to the right email!

Richard, there is an article in the September issue of QST called 
"Amplifier Care and Maintenance" (pages 33-37). You can obtain a PDF 
from the ARRL web site if you're a member.

73, de Mike, K9UW
Amherst, WI

On 12/6/2011 5:44 PM, Richard Schmidt wrote:
> Just received a new Centurion amplifier.  My first big tube amp and am
> anxious to take care of it.  Have been in ham radio long years and
> understand the problems accumulated dust can cause.  I am thinking about
> the best way to periodically clean it.  The least physical impact upon
> components seems to be the use of compressed air at a modest psi level.
> I am not sure how many psi that would be.  Light brushing with a small
> natural bristle paint-type brush also seems good, particularly on the
> cooling fan blades.  This amp has pc boards and components that look
> like small ic chips. The appearance of this kind of construction sends
> up red flags concerning generating static electricity while cleaning.
> What do you think?  Suggestions/war stories are welcome.  I use an Omni
> VII exciting the Centurion to a big GAP Voyager vertical via the Ten-Tec
> high power antenna tuner (current version).  Thanking you in advance for
> your comments.
>
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