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Maintaining Optimal Electrical Connections

We all know that, over time, oxidation can wreak havoc on electrical connections.

To remedy this, I recently ordered DeToxic D100L (general cleaning - copper surfaces, etc.) and G100L (for gold surfaces).  Do you have experience with using these solutions to clean, restore, improve electrical connections? 

Please indicate - name of solution / High voltage / Low voltage / audible results / insights?

Thanks in advance for sharing your experiences... I should have some experiences to share in a few weeks.

inagroove
inagroove OP
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lowrider57

Wondering - did you use DeToxit D5 on power sources, line-level wiring, or both?

inagroove OP
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erik_squires

Thanks for the warning regarding AC wiring.  I have already replaced the outlet with a hospital-grade Leviton unit (pure copper, tight grip).  

With that being said, I have powered speakers and am considering using D100L on that connection.  Do you have the same concern with AC away from the wall?

Thanks!

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audioman58
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Use gold plated copper connections then no problems 

audioman58's avatar
audioman58
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Use gold plated copper connections then no problems gold or rhodium plating over 

copper is essential for non oxydation.

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lowrider57
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@inagroove 

D5 on interconnect connectors, speaker cables, and the 3 prongs on a power cable. And the connections on the components. Using a soft cloth, I clean the RCA jacks, XLR pins, speaker and amp binding posts.

I've never used a liquid on AC receptacles. Pulling the cable termination in and out to possibly better the contact is good enough for me.

 

Also, when I buy a tube, NOS or used, I let the pins sit in a bath of D5 liquid for about 15 minutes. Just enough liquid to cover the pins.

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