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 Dgnelson
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Gave the band select switch a good scrub with a toothbrush and all is good, for now at least. Hope that's it.
 
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Deoxit works well
https://www.altronics.com.au/p/t3063-deoxit-d5-spray-142g/
 
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 Return to top of page · Post #: 19 · Written at 5:23:35 PM on 19 May 2019.
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I use the deoxit to flush the brasso from the contacts. It's awesome gear . The reason why I use a old electric toothbrush is because if you can get it to the contacts then there is no back and forth that can disturb other stuff and the constant scrub really works well.
 
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According to the 312 data (not the 85) the back bias resistor (R19?) should have around 12.5V (bias of 6v6) across it (chassis to CT: Chassis positive) monitor that it should pass around 75mA. If that drops then one of the valves stopped. 6V6 having the greatest effect. If it rises something is drawing extra current. Do check element voltages before & after it faults. Caps like C20 are prime suspects.

If Mice have been in the pan, they can leave deposits. The only thing I have found to get it off switches is Soda Ash buffering dish washing liquid. That is aggresive towards Bakelite so wash it off quickly. Art brush is an advantage.

Marc
 
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