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March 07, 2014, 02:59:13 AM Last Edit: March 07, 2014, 03:01:48 AM by soupbone
I accidentally spilled some pop on a bunch of caps,and I didn't clean them up real fast like I should have.(I do dumb stuff sometimes.) I was wondering if I can put them in a little Alcohol Bath to get the sticky pop residue off of them.Good Idea,or Bad Idea?

italianguy63

#1
March 07, 2014, 03:48:39 AM
Sealed caps -- discs/dipped. sure!

Electros or box film -- not so sure.  I would just wipe them down but not immerse them.

Where are you from in OK?  My wife is American Indian from Grove.

MC

I used to really be with it!  That is, until they changed what "it" is.  Now, I can't find it.  And, I'm scared!  --  Homer Simpson's dad

soupbone

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March 07, 2014, 04:45:37 AM
Quote from: italianguy63 on March 07, 2014, 03:48:39 AM
Sealed caps -- discs/dipped. sure!

Electros or box film -- not so sure.  I would just wipe them down but not immerse them.

Where are you from in OK?  My wife is American Indian from Grove.

MC


Right on!I've been through Grove many times.I live in Tulsa.

soupbone

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March 07, 2014, 04:47:29 AM
Quote from: italianguy63 on March 07, 2014, 03:48:39 AM
Sealed caps -- discs/dipped. sure!

Electros or box film -- not so sure.  I would just wipe them down but not immerse them.

Where are you from in OK?  My wife is American Indian from Grove.

MC


I forgot,There were some led's that got drenched.What about those?Thanks!

italianguy63

#4
March 07, 2014, 05:04:45 AM
LED's are sealed plastic-- no problem!
I used to really be with it!  That is, until they changed what "it" is.  Now, I can't find it.  And, I'm scared!  --  Homer Simpson's dad

italianguy63

#5
March 07, 2014, 05:07:34 AM
Sorry-- I think it is becoming PC day (PCB and "Politically Correct") on DIYSB.com today!  She's "Native American."   ;D
I used to really be with it!  That is, until they changed what "it" is.  Now, I can't find it.  And, I'm scared!  --  Homer Simpson's dad

soupbone

#6
March 07, 2014, 05:17:47 AM
Quote from: italianguy63 on March 07, 2014, 05:07:34 AM
Sorry-- I think it is becoming PC day (PCB and "Politically Correct") on DIYSB.com today!  She's "Native American."   
My Fiancee is Cherokee.Some like being called,"Native American",and some like "American Indian". :)

italianguy63

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March 07, 2014, 06:33:54 AM Last Edit: March 07, 2014, 06:37:12 AM by italianguy63
Yeah they have a big branch there.  My wife is "card carrying" Seneca-Cayuga (Iroquois), athough she has probably more Wyandot heritage.  She's not uptight about what she is named...  It's very interesting stuff.
I used to really be with it!  That is, until they changed what "it" is.  Now, I can't find it.  And, I'm scared!  --  Homer Simpson's dad

Tony Forestiere

#8
March 07, 2014, 01:59:19 PM
Sugary substances are not alcohol soluble. Probably want to use water for cleaning.
BTW: I lived in the Lawton/Fort Sill area from 1968 to 1976. A cool place to grow up as a kid.
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mth5044

#9
March 07, 2014, 02:17:57 PM
If they heat up, at least you will get tasty, caramel components.

italianguy63

#10
March 07, 2014, 02:20:54 PM
QuoteIf they heat up, at least you will get tasty, caramel components.

And a smooth creamy tone?
I used to really be with it!  That is, until they changed what "it" is.  Now, I can't find it.  And, I'm scared!  --  Homer Simpson's dad

PRR

#11
March 07, 2014, 09:26:44 PM
Warm water to get the sugar off. Alcohol rinse to get the water off before tarnish gets worse. Remember these parts were wet and will need added attention when soldering.

Any transistor, resistor, cap (all routinely washed after asembly), but NOT most relays or pots or switches.
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Tony Forestiere

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March 07, 2014, 09:51:17 PM
Quote from: PRR on March 07, 2014, 09:26:44 PM
Warm water to get the sugar off. Alcohol rinse to get the water off before tarnish gets worse. Remember these parts were wet and will need added attention when soldering.

Any transistor, resistor, cap (all routinely washed after asembly), but NOT most relays or pots or switches.

+ 1
Warm water is the most gentle solvent.
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soupbone

#13
March 08, 2014, 04:35:50 AM
Thanks folks!

soupbone

#14
March 17, 2014, 09:03:39 PM
What about Windex?or,is warm water my safest bet?

PRR

#15
March 18, 2014, 12:11:59 AM
> Windex

Ammonia? Eats metals!

You don't have water and a way to warm it?
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Blitz Krieg

#16
March 18, 2014, 04:03:49 AM
Warm Soda?

soupbone

#17
March 18, 2014, 06:53:19 PM
Quote from: PRR on March 18, 2014, 12:11:59 AM
> Windex

Ammonia? Eats metals!

You don't have water and a way to warm it?
Warm Water it is.

vigilante397

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March 18, 2014, 07:25:33 PM
I saw a thread entitled "dumb question" and came (metaphorically) running, but it seems I'm too late. I can throw another +1 on the warm water. Cheers on getting it sorted :)
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soupbone

#19
March 20, 2014, 12:21:52 AM
Quote from: vigilante397 on March 18, 2014, 07:25:33 PM
I saw a thread entitled "dumb question" and came (metaphorically) running, but it seems I'm too late. I can throw another +1 on the warm water. Cheers on getting it sorted :)
Yep!  :icon_biggrin:
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