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Offline AxtmanTopic starter

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Clean Wavetek wafer switches?
« on: December 17, 2022, 06:09:22 am »
I recently acquired a Wavetek 164 sweep generator. What do recommend to clean the wafer switches? I know Tektronix used to recommend isopropyl alcohol. Thanks.
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Offline precaud

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Re: Clean Wavetek wafer switches?
« Reply #1 on: December 17, 2022, 03:42:54 pm »
Yeah, the Wavetek wafer switches are semi-enclosed. Squirting some IPA in and working the switch around should take care of it.
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Offline Testtech

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Re: Clean Wavetek wafer switches?
« Reply #2 on: December 17, 2022, 03:56:31 pm »
Deoxit work best, apply through the holes in the plastic disc.
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Offline AxtmanTopic starter

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Re: Clean Wavetek wafer switches?
« Reply #3 on: December 17, 2022, 08:50:58 pm »
I am a little nervous about using Deoxit. I had a piece of Heathkit test gear that I sprayed the wafer switches. I disolved the bakelite(?) and ruined the equipment.
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