Quicksilver Contact Enhancer

I think the key is to use the lightest possible dusting of the stuff.

When I first used it I put it on like a very light coat of paint.

I think this is too much, and what causes much time for break in.

Try to make it look like there is just a fine dusting of powder and see if your results are better. I believe this enhancer works at such a molecular level and that less is all that is needed.

I only use it on things that won't get disconnected for a long time, like cartridge pins, fuses, etc.

I seem to unplug AC often enough that it would have to be cleaned off, but I have used it on IEC prongs.

WHen I wired up some outlets, I did use it on the wires before attaching to the terminals.

I would really love to try it on my tube pins, but the manufacturer has warned me not to do so, due to the potential for arcing or heat related effects. I have talked with one owner of my same amps that has had no problems using it.

I think the super light dusting method would probably be okay on tube pins.
Anyone use this on tube pins?

Quicksilver seems to have the electrical conduction measurements to back up their claims, which is a rarity for this business.

How does one use it in their circuit breakers? I'd really like to try that.

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I have used it on the tube pins with superb effect and can say that you haven't heard your tube amp yet!!When you apply it just do the top 1/3 or 1/2 of the pin, this will not allow migration of the QS into the tube base.The images and dynamics will become very very dimensional.I just did my electrical outlets and pulled my breaker box wires and circuit breaker.I was able to completely disconnect power from my box and would only do this if one can shut down the electricity!!! You should talk to an electrician for the best info ( it is simple but has some real danger if done poorly).Hope this Helps Dennis

Hi Audiofeil--I can't comment on the tubes--but did hear a difference --interesting question with this or other contact enhancers is what percentage of improvement comes from just cleaning -deoxidizers etc of the contacts vs the addition of the q s gold enhancer??--rich

I agree with Bill F.
I deoxidized my tube pins and sockets every few months with Caig Deoxit and then clean the residue with alcohol 99% and finish off with Kontak. I have used QSG on tube pins in the past with no audible difference. The problem with power tubes is with the heat they generate the QSG cooks on the pins and you can't get it off later on if you have to.....very difficult. It also, "loosen" the power tubes in their socket preventing a tight fit when the stuff is on.
The only place i use it is on interconnects and speaker/power cables and my tonearm cable and cartridge pins. Not using it at all on any tubes.