A 9VDC calculator didn't survive a wash with WD40, I was most disappointed, was a great calculator
That's probably because you screwed up the button or LCD contacts. It has nothing to do with WD40 being conductive, it's just oil.
Old lighting wiring (all black)
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That's probably because you screwed up the button or LCD contacts. It has nothing to do with WD40 being conductive, it's just oil.
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And smells exactly the same as 'contact cleaner'
Contact cleaner should be IPA based..
I'm very sorry if I've started an argument. Not doing well as I've just been flamed on another thread and I only joined yesterday.
I just suggested my method which I've never had problems with even with High Tention currents eg;car ignition systems.
I have to add that I'm not sure I'd be happy leaving that red wiring like that for long. WD40 is a penitrator so it can creep very easily. If it's got into the insulation tape of that live wiring it could effectivley un-sheeth itself. Plus it usually take quite a bit of heat to make the insulation tapes adhesive go 'wet' and as you say 'gooey', and in the pic the black wires PVC insulation looks slightly melted right at the ends. Could be just the way I'm seeing it though.
I just suggested my method which I've never had problems with even with High Tention currents eg;car ignition systems.
I have to add that I'm not sure I'd be happy leaving that red wiring like that for long. WD40 is a penitrator so it can creep very easily. If it's got into the insulation tape of that live wiring it could effectivley un-sheeth itself. Plus it usually take quite a bit of heat to make the insulation tapes adhesive go 'wet' and as you say 'gooey', and in the pic the black wires PVC insulation looks slightly melted right at the ends. Could be just the way I'm seeing it though.
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Don't worry - we like it.
Oh no we don't.Don't worry - we like it.
Oh yes we do.Oh no we don't.
Now that would be cool if it doubled up as a nice refreshing drink as well!
Cant beat a pint of IPA after a hard days work
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