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thehammer12:

I pulled everything out of this old cab and its just filthy, can I wash the wires by hand with something? Degreaser?


Also, is there a way to tell if the transformer is good or bad? How do I clean that?



dgame:

Blow them off with compressed air. Dust with a brush. Vacuum.

They sell Electronic Cleaner / Electrical Parts Cleaner at Walmart and most auto parts stores.

Its a spray can of stuff that dries real quick and does not leave residue.



thehammer12:

Sweet, ill go grab some at walmart.

Thanks

pbj:

I use lighter fluid and a brush personally.  Soap and water wouldn't hurt a thing in this situation.

Transformers rarely go bad.  Just wire it up and check the lugs with a digital multi-meter for proper output voltages.



SavannahLion:


--- Quote from: pbj on November 04, 2013, 12:38:38 pm ---I use lighter fluid and a brush personally.  Soap and water wouldn't hurt a thing in this situation.

Transformers rarely go bad.  Just wire it up and check the lugs with a digital multi-meter for proper output voltages.

--- End quote ---

I do the same except the bit about lighter fluid. I don't care to use it much. I have a variety of other solvents one can use.

What you want is something that cuts the crud.

Don't forget to dry it carefully, this is where the volatile nature of lighter fluid comes in handy. Dries off quickly.

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