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cleaning the pins of NOS tubes...bad idea?

I am a tube noob. Just bought my first set of NOS tubes. I use Kontak, Deoxit, ProGold and the like on the connectors on my cables. I notice that the pins of most NOS tubes show significant oxidation. So...is it a good idea to use Kontak or the like on them, or do you just leave them alone?
dgaylin
rcprince
3,073 posts
 
It is a good idea to make the contact as clean and smooth as possible, the above ideas are good. I recall that Andy Bouwman also sands the pins in the tubes that he sells.
stick70
64 posts
 
Caig has a brand new product out that is specifically designed for this type of cleaning. I received an e-mail from Music Direct the other day that showcased this cleaner. Just do a search for Caig on the music direct site and you'll find it. I think its $40 or so.
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islandmandan
1,260 posts
 
I just ordered it, and what you are getting is a bottle of the original G100 formula of ProGold, with cleaning bruhes and applicators. I haven't found the G100 available in any other form, I like it better than their current available cleaning products.

Dan
hifitime
715 posts
 
Use care when removing tubes with a base.Its easy to break the base loose.Also,you need to be careful about the writing if you want to resell them.The writing rubs off fairly easy.
dgaylin OP
255 posts
 
Thanks all -- much appreciated.

--dan
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