Re: (ET) cleaning contacts

["Jeff Tickner" <JeffT softlanding com>]

I use an audio contact cleaning/protectant product, ProGold, from Caig
http://www.caig.com/c-pg100.htm

It was recomended for cleaning the FI contacts on my old VWs and seems to
work well. I'm not sure how weather resistant it is and it's a little
pricey



                                                                           
                                                  
                    Barry Woods                                            
                                                  
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For cleaning electrical contacts on the Elec-Trak (or any electronic
device) I have found a little carburetor cleaner on a Q-Tip works as well,
and in some cases better than commercial contact cleaners.  The best I have

found is Wal-Mart's Brand (I believe its call TECH-2000 or something like
that).  It cost under a dollar for a large spray can.  It's also a good for

general degreasing and cleaning of metal parts on your Elec-Trak.  Careful
though, it will mar and in some cases melt certain plastics.

Barry Woods
E-15
Dayton, OH



>On 12 Dec 2001 at 9:36, habooly earthlink net wrote:
>
> > In addition to checking the master disconnect switch, also check the
> > automotive-type fuse (or fuses) on the fire wall under the hood.
>
>I'll second that.  This drove me nuts until I found it.
>
>Pop the fuses out (make sure the disconnect is OFF first) and clean each
>fuse and clip with fine steel wool.  When they're bright and smooth, put
>something on them to prevent future corrosion.  I like Cramolin (an
>electronics contact cleaner and preservative, available at most large
>electronics jobbers but probably not at Radio Shlock).  Even a light coat
>of vaseline will do, though it's not nearly as good as a real contact
>preservative.
>
>I also had a lot of trouble for a while with the connections on the brake
>switch, located under the tractor.  These also need to be cleaned and
>tightened.
>
>
>David Roden - Akron, Ohio, USA
>1991 Solectria Force 144vac
>1991 Ford Escort Green/EV 128vdc
>1979 General Engines ElectroPed 24vdc
>1970 GE Elec-trak E15 36vdc
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Barry B. Woods
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