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Old 28th Apr 2009, 9:36 am   #14
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Default Re: cleaning tuning capacitors

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Originally Posted by AlanBeckett View Post
Can I ask a simple question? Why?
To make them work properly!

I wouldn't ever touch them if they were working OK, but excessive dirt between the vanes can change the capacitance, or worse! Past experience suggests that attempts to improve them often make them worse so I consider this to be a last ditch.

I guess some people also like their sets to look brand new.
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