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From: bill@bilver.UUCP (Bill Vermillion)
Newsgroups: rec.audio,sci.electronics,rec.ham-radio
Subject: Re: wand type demagnetizer
Keywords: recommendations
Message-ID: <330@bilver.UUCP>
Date: 19 Sep 89 00:43:03 GMT
References: <2573@rayssdb.ray.com> <1786@convex.UUCP>
Reply-To: bill@bilver.UUCP (Bill Vermillion)
Organization: W. J. Vermillion, Winter Park, FL
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In article <1786@convex.UUCP> rmoore@rigel.UUCP (Robert Moore) writes:
>In article <2573@rayssdb.ray.com> iws@rayssdb.ray.com (Ihor W. Slabicky) writes:
>>I'd like two recommendations for equipment (brand names, what
>>do you have, prices, etc.) now that I have moved into the world
>>of three head recorders:
(#1 req - demag info deleted - wjv)
  
>>Tape head cleaning fluid that can be used for cleaning the heads
>>and rollers/capstans without drying out or degrading the rubber
>>parts.
>>
>
>Most authorities recommend Isopropyl alcohol, at least 70% (available in 
>your local grocery store) but better is 90%, from your local drugstore.  
>The only this to watch for is whether or not the brand you buy leaves a
>residue when dry; dab some on a piece of rubber and see.  The stuff is 
>really cheap, and works well.  If you want a commercial product, use 
>Discwasher fluid.

Alcohol is okay for the heads, but KEEP IT OFF THE RUBBER.  The alcohol will
make the rubber old before it's time, drying it, and causing it to harden and
loose traction.

As recommended don't use the 70% alcohol.  Get the "pure stuff" at your
drugstore - typically used for cleaning syringes, etc.

And if you want commercial stuff - don't go with the Discwasher fluid.  Get
some professional cleaners - I have had excellent results with the chemicals
from Miller-Stephenson.  They even make a head cleaner for pro-video recorders
that can be sprayed on while the unit is playing/recording.  Good stuff!

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