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buy buy Member 14 Posts 6/05	Posted - Jul 6 2005 : 6:56PM Is WD40 good for controlling corrosion at the ends of RCA connectors, component video connectors, S-video connectors? I live near salty ocean water. Got suggestions? [Link]
jamesn Senior Member Cambridge, MA 750 Posts 1/04	Posted - Jul 6 2005 : 9:53PM it should be fine. [Link]
EL_ Member Browsing with Mouse Gestures 193 Posts 7/04	Posted - Jul 7 2005 : 1:17AM gold rcas should not corrode. I would keep the salt water away unless you live on a boat. [Link]
pinc_noiz Deactivated User 758 Posts 6/05	Posted - Jul 7 2005 : 1:43AM working in the specialist AV sector myself, the two main products we're working with are found on the net -here-and -here-, or you could go to your AV-man-round-the-corner and be advised/buy there p_n [Link]
jamesn Senior Member Cambridge, MA 750 Posts 1/04	Posted - Jul 7 2005 : 2:08PM i don't see where he said there was pure gold on them. the caig stuff is great, but most of their stuff is still petroleum-based like wd40. [Link]

willywilly Member Activated Member 662 Posts 2/05	Posted - Jul 7 2005 : 7:41PM jamesboston wrote: it should be fine. Click to expand Off the top of my head, I seem to remember that petroleum based - and in particular WD-40 - lubes and protectants would, over time, attract moisture. I wouldn't think that attracting salty moisture would be a good thing. I'm thinking that WD-40 would be good for only short term use. Sorry, I can't quote my source. It has been too long. Nor have I gone looking before posting this. Just wanted to comment. The original poster might want to find a forum for gun enthusiasts, or find a gunsmith local to him and ask. I bet these people would know what would be a good, long term protectant. [Link]
pinc_noiz Deactivated User 758 Posts 6/05	Posted - Jul 8 2005 : 2:58AM willywilly wrote: The original poster might want to find a forum for gun enthusiasts, or find a gunsmith local to him and ask. I bet these people would know what would be a good, long term protectant. Click to expand only if buy buy has coming out a lot of bullits out of his cables next time I've to go to a dentist to have the flat tire on my car fixed ? [Link]
pinc_noiz Deactivated User 758 Posts 6/05	Posted - Jul 8 2005 : 3:13AM second thought maybe my dentist could fix my car ... he was open-minded enough to invest in music and video of all kinds , all to distract clients from his crueling activeties and he bought his AV gear not at the supermarket, to assure he can have years of pleasure to look forward to p_n [Link]
willywilly Member Activated Member 662 Posts 2/05	Posted - Jul 8 2005 : 10:18AM pinc_noiz wrote: only if buy buy has coming out a lot of bullits out of his cables next time I've to go to a dentist to have the flat tire on my car fixed ? Click to expand Since this doesn't make any sense, I'll assume that you are just being silly. [Link]
Bill All-Star Member 5334 Posts 6/00	Posted - Jul 8 2005 : 5:36PM willywilly wrote: Since this doesn't make any sense, I'll assume that you are just being silly. Click to expand No he in the business of selling "high-end" cables and esoteric audio accessories. In the old days, these people used to be known as "snake oil salesmen". These are the people who will attempt to convice you that "Brand A" of something is worth 10 times more than "Brand B" is, even if the two items have identical chemical makeups because "Brand A" has the right label. The fact that a gunsmith might have a chemical that does exactly the same thing that "buy buy" is looking for, it irrelevant. It won't have the esoteric label on it and it might only cost 1/10th of what the esoteric brand does, that's what matters. If you don't have the brand name and pay a lot, it can't be good. Give me a break. [Link]
TonyC Comstock Films 2523 Posts 8/03	Posted - Jul 8 2005 : 5:56PM Bill wrote: No he in the business of selling "high-end" cables and esoteric audio accessories. In the old days, these people used to be known as "snake oil salesmen Click to expand It's funny, I all the time I've spent in $500 audio/video finishing suits, I never once saw any of these high-end cable or met an engineer who thought they were anything other than horseshit. Against the scale of the investment these places represent, an extra $25K for cabling would be cheap if it made even a fraction difference, yet you never see them. [Link]
Bill All-Star Member 5334 Posts 6/00	Posted - Jul 8 2005 : 6:20PM TonyC wrote: I never once ... met an engineer who thought they were anything other than horseshit. Click to expand The problem with engineers is that they only believe the numbers and things that can be proven. They are immune to the "hype". [Link]
pinc_noiz Deactivated User 758 Posts 6/05	Posted - Jul 9 2005 : 3:13AM Bill wrote: The problem with engineers is that they only believe the numbers and things that can be proven. They are immune to the "hype". Click to expand the 'hype'-factor is indeed there so yes, most of the truly expensive cables are sold solely on brandname that's why I recommended Caig: no hype here, it has proven to be well up the task for the last years, and it's one of the cheapest solutions around for myself (not being an engineer ...), the electronic gear is just a means of reproducing recorded music/movies as good as possible I've learned to trust my own ears/eyes, so hypes are beyond me (but the truth is, they sell great, even if unadvised by me) this is why I didn't recommend buy buy to use product X, costing way more than the Caig stuff, but hasn't proven to be anything better p_n [Link]
buy buy Member 14 Posts 6/05	Posted - Jul 11 2005 : 8:07PM Okay. Then how about silicone spray? Think this might be better? [Link]
jamesn Senior Member Cambridge, MA 750 Posts 1/04	Posted - Jul 12 2005 : 12:04AM while caig stuff runs about ten dollars and there's nothing wrong with it, wd-40 will work fine. they're all oil in a can. [Link]

pinc_noiz Deactivated User 758 Posts 6/05	Posted - Jul 12 2005 : 6:37AM the question "WD40 good for controlling corrosion" is not answered by temporary 'sealing' it with silicone spray or 'oil out a can': both will dry out and leave a residue possible to make the signal worse after time seems more alternatives are wanted? try regular cleaning of all contact with pure alcohol p_n [Link]
willywilly Member Activated Member 662 Posts 2/05	Posted - Jul 12 2005 : 11:04AM jamesboston wrote: - - - they're all oil in a can. Click to expand Which, as I understand it, attracts dust - which then attracts moisture - which defeats the purpose. Granted, this is a very slow process. WD-40 _is_ probably the simplest, most readily available solution. I'd probably use it in this case. :) He just needs to know that he might have to re-apply it in time. I wonder what would happen if he painted the connection with something like clear fingernail polish? The idea being to seal out everything. [Link]
pinc_noiz Deactivated User 758 Posts 6/05	Posted - Jul 12 2005 : 1:20PM willywilly wrote: Granted, this is a very slow process. WD-40 _is_ probably the simplest, most readily available solution. I'd probably use it in this case. :) He just needs to know that he might have to re-apply it in time. Click to expand I'm with you in this completely. No need for re-applying with Caig though: what is left as residue will form a conductive 'innner-layer' in time. And I don't even work for Caig, or the linked web retailer. Maybe I've to change my id from pinc_noiz to pinc_caig ...? p_n [Link]
jamesn Senior Member Cambridge, MA 750 Posts 1/04	Posted - Jul 12 2005 : 11:39PM the question was will wd40 work to control corrosion near saltwater. the answer is yes. caig stuff is fine, but he wasn't concerned about potentially improving conductivity. some isopropyl booze to clean it and some $2 electronics lubricant at radioshack is ideal about 1/5 the price of the caig solution and every bit as good if that's what he's looking for. [Link]
budtugley Senior Member One man's trash can be the next man's treasure. 1187 Posts 1/04	Posted - Jul 13 2005 : 3:44AM The WD stands for 'water displacement.' The stuff they sell is the 40th formula which worked the best. WD-40 has lubrication properties which you don't need. Buy some good cables with gold-plated connectors. Gold coins raised from the sea bed after 200 years under water still don't show any corrosion. [Link]
willywilly Member Activated Member 662 Posts 2/05	Posted - Jul 13 2005 : 10:06AM jamesboston wrote: the question was will wd40 work to control corrosion near saltwater. the answer is yes. - - - Click to expand It doesn't attract dust, which eventually attracts moisture? [Link]
jamesn Senior Member Cambridge, MA 750 Posts 1/04	Posted - Jul 13 2005 : 11:49AM bud's correct about gold not corroding and if it ocntinues to be a problem i'd take his advice and get some new cables that are actually made to spec. nothing fancy, just real gold plating. i was thinking more about how to solve it without investing in things not at hand. willywilly, you cannot be serious. wd40 is used all the time in marinas. in fact, i've got a can in front of me saying it "displaces moisture" and "protects against corrosion". which it does. [Link]
willywilly Member Activated Member 662 Posts 2/05	Posted - Jul 13 2005 : 2:47PM jamesboston wrote: - - - willywilly, you cannot be serious. Click to expand Sure I can. wd40 is used all the time in marinas. Click to expand No doubt. I wonder what else the use too. :) As a matter of fact, marina types would be good ones for the original poster to inquire of. They install electronics, etc. on boats - it would be interesting to know what procedure they use to protect from corrosion. in fact, i've got a can in front of me saying it "displaces moisture" Click to expand Yes. Many moons ago, I've used it many times, spraying out wet distributor caps to get a car started. Worked great. and "protects against corrosion". which it does. Click to expand As any oil does. But - - that wasn't what I commented on. I commented on how long it would do the job, and gave the reasoning behind it, as it was explained to me. Since you haven't replied to that question, I guess you don't know the answer. No problem - it's not a big deal. :) [Link]
pinc_noiz Deactivated User 758 Posts 6/05	Posted - Jul 13 2005 : 3:44PM wd40 is used all the time in marinas. Click to expand 1] it would be interesting to know what procedure they use to protect from corrosion. in fact, i've got a can in front of me saying it "displaces moisture" Click to expand 2] used it many times, spraying out wet distributor caps to get a car started. Worked great. and "protects against corrosion". which it does. Click to expand 3] As any oil does. // how long it would do the job // 1 >> electronics in moisty environments are best installed using dry sealing solutions (no oil based, as they stay, uh, oily) 2 >> where's oil can't be water 3 >> an oily solution does protect against corrosion, till the moment it dries and attracts moisture (when it will start doing so is fully dependent on the environment it's in; when it's very warm and/or dusty it will dry quickly) jamesboston wrote: get some new cables that are actually made to spec. nothing fancy, just real gold plating Click to expand >> nothing fancy, just real gold plating to keep prices low, and gold plate it, is the reason those cables wouldn't have any plating left in the shortest of time, because the plating is thinner than thin : you get what you paid for sorry, gold plated connectors are a perfect answer on buy buy quest, but as he pointed out he's not in to spending lots of cash: having cables with connectors that really do connect is OK using a dry cleaning solution to clean regularly is better any solution that cleans and protects on the long run is still better p_n Click to expand [Link]

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