Quasar WP3422QW only stays on for a couple seconds

[blue lander]

Thanks everyone. I'll measure the 130v but first I think I need to give the chassis a serious cleaning.

[vol.2]

Originally Posted by blue lander

Thanks everyone. I'll measure the 130v but first I think I need to give the chassis a serious cleaning.

That's pretty filthy. Be careful though. I would just use compressed air, or a soft paintbrush and a vacuum cleaner

you'll probably want to clean all those pots with fader cleaner. Caig Faderlube works good, but I guess there are other kinds

[blue lander]

Fader cleaner is a good idea. I have some deoxit that should do the trick.

I also noticed what appears to be a stain on the bottom of the case towards the back. Maybe somebody spilled something in there

[vol.2]

Originally Posted by blue lander

Fader cleaner is a good idea. I have some deoxit that should do the trick.

I also noticed what appears to be a stain on the bottom of the case towards the back. Maybe somebody spilled something in there

Be aware that there are different kinds of Deoxit. The red kind is mainly for metal to metal contact and corrosion. The green kind is for carbon traces.

The green deoxit is less harsh with the solvent and designed to not dissolve delicate carbon traces (which can sometimes happen). It also contains a conductive lubricant that clings to the traces and keeps it gooey and smooth over time, lengthening it's useful life.

Before I knew this, I ruined a couple of rare-ish walkman pots that had tiny carbon traces known for being fragile and vulnerable to harsh contact cleaners.

[blue lander]

I was not aware of that! I think I have deoxit gold.

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Originally Posted by blue lander

I was not aware of that! I think I have deoxit gold.

I've never used the gold stuff before. Not sure about that. It says it's okay on plastics, which is different than the red stuff. Probably fine?