Why use a contact cleaner? How to use a contact cleaner.

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  • Опубліковано 28 сер 2024
  • Demonstration of how a contact / switch cleaner reduces the contact resistance when the contacts are oxidated or corroded.
    Kontakt 60 was used in this video to clean dirty metallic contacts to reduce the contact resistance between the switching contacts for electronic circuits.

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  • @nowthenad3286
    @nowthenad3286 2 роки тому +19

    I have been looking all over for someone to clearly demonstrate that contact cleaner actually works. Your use of a multimeter was simple and brilliant. Thank you so much. I will subscribe. Kontakt 60 was on my shortlist - now I have seen it work, it seems like the best choice.

  • @HaniffMohd21
    @HaniffMohd21 2 роки тому +44

    Who else just bought a contact cleaner for 1 job and dont know what else to do with it😂😂

    • @GUnSNRoSeSrOcKzz
      @GUnSNRoSeSrOcKzz Рік тому +2

      about the to have the problem lol

    • @mitchelljohnson9253
      @mitchelljohnson9253 Рік тому

      *raises hand*

    • @ricardos3756
      @ricardos3756 7 місяців тому

      What are the options anyway? :)

    • @r10s-ch
      @r10s-ch 5 місяців тому +1

      If you sometimes work on a car there are plenty of connectors where this is useful.

    • @druid62
      @druid62 4 місяці тому

      I also use it to clean locks.

  • @Democracy4USA
    @Democracy4USA 3 місяці тому +1

    Your video is the only UA-cam video that has most of its focus on switches - most others focus on restoring potentiometers. Your video is THE ONLY ONE I have come across that SHOWS the improvement in conductivity by using a resistance meter (Ohmmeter). My actual issue is loss in conductivity between a fuse in a car fuse box - basically the same as two switch surfaces. (ANY resistance in there and the fuel pump will fail to pump fuel at any odd moment.) Nobody has a video about dirty fuses and fuse sockets in a car. But from all the videos I have watched, I'm going to stick to pure contact cleaners over those that include even a slight amount of lubricant - so I will go with "CRC QD Electronic Cleaner" over any of the DeoxIT cleaners. I just wish I had the ability of measuring resistance as you demonstrated - that would be perfect! However my van has tiny sub-miniature fuses. No possibility of inserting a probe in there.

  • @raptorswire7212
    @raptorswire7212 2 роки тому +8

    this awesome video is very underrated! Excellent explanations. More people should know about this

  • @rubhern8187
    @rubhern8187 7 місяців тому +1

    Very informative, great tip and safety advice. Now i know how to use my multi relative button awesome.

  • @nizamalmulk7776
    @nizamalmulk7776 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for sharing this useful information and knowledge.

  • @robertmal5203
    @robertmal5203 2 роки тому +7

    Very informative sir! Much helpful!

  • @elishatech4600
    @elishatech4600 3 роки тому +1

    This is useful I used a sandpaper to clean the contacts of a light switch

  • @opalcat
    @opalcat Рік тому +1

    Just the information I needed! Very informative thank you!

  • @TSnowy23
    @TSnowy23 3 місяці тому

    Very helpful video. My motorcycle battery connection has this problem

  • @philfrydman2576
    @philfrydman2576 Рік тому

    Thanks for good explanation and applications

  • @zanderesp4295
    @zanderesp4295 Рік тому +2

    Great demonstration skills! When after spraying contacts with the cleaner and letting it sit. Do you wipe off the cleaner or it dries out? Also what multi meter do you use?

  • @davypig571
    @davypig571 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks mate, this was helpful.

  • @robde-e-e
    @robde-e-e 4 місяці тому

    INCORRECT.
    After using Kontakt 60 it should be flushed with Kontakt WL, to prevent your electronics be eaten away in the long run. Finally, apply a little Kontakt 61 to protect and lube.
    If you want to use only 1 spray then try the all-in-one Kontakt 60 PLUS.

  • @tall-handsome7152
    @tall-handsome7152 2 роки тому

    Thank you very much.

  • @even8490
    @even8490 2 роки тому

    very informative video, thanks.

  • @TheStigma
    @TheStigma 2 роки тому +2

    Related question - what is the best way to avoid future oxidation once you have rehabilitated contact points?, especially in rough environments like damp air with saltwater nearby? Especially when it comes to damaged contacts they may not have galvanization intact and can be extra vulnerable to repeat-oxidation problems. I've mostly just given contacts a thin coating of all-purpose oil (ie. wd40 type product) and it seems to help so far and wtill makes just as good contact, but I don't think that will last long term (oil drying, friction from use ect.) so I am looking for a better preventative. Dielectric silicone grease perhaps? I'm not sure. Obviously I don't want a preventative layer that is so robust that it actually lessens the contact quality.

    • @adub2humbl361
      @adub2humbl361 Рік тому +1

      Great to see he has amazing response time 😂

    • @Jimmy_Wei
      @Jimmy_Wei Рік тому

      Keep your switch on and weld the contact together😁

  • @Sidb26
    @Sidb26 4 місяці тому

    Hello great video, can I use kontakt spray on my amp volume without removing the volume switch, and how long do I leave it before it dries

  • @bardock7777
    @bardock7777 2 роки тому

    Super video
    Imam jedno pitanje !!
    Nakon čišćenja potenciometra s sprejem contakt 60,dali je to dovoljno?
    Ili se može malo našpricati s wd40 ?????????
    Hvala

  • @ArdaKaraduman
    @ArdaKaraduman 2 роки тому

    I got a second hand mixer from auctions. It works, but there is some crackling when I move some faders. I ordered a contact cleaner, will try this when it arrives. I am not sure how I can reach the potentiometer of the faders, I hope it is not difficult to access.

  • @jackkraken3888
    @jackkraken3888 Рік тому

    Hi. Very informative. I see you're from SA so you might be able to help. I bought a product called Imoto electro cleaner and I heard its made in SA but I can't find any info about it and specifically how to use and Not use it. C
    Do you know anything about it? The can mentions it can be used on just about anything electric and electrconic but doesn't mention what it contains. I'm scare I'm might break something in the process. I wanted to use it as a replacement for isopropyl alcohol as its hard to find it where I live.

  • @garymyambo4176
    @garymyambo4176 3 роки тому +1

    Hi. Thanks for the video.
    Do you have to wait for the contact cleaner to dry before using the electrical switches?

  • @ciararespect4296
    @ciararespect4296 2 роки тому

    Im having a problem with sound on a digital piano should I spray everything

  • @Burgattti
    @Burgattti 11 місяців тому

    At 1:23 you show the leads resistance to be 1.23 (as you say comma), and after the contact cleaner Through a switch the total resistance is 0.33 ohms

    • @ecologicaltime
      @ecologicaltime  11 місяців тому

      i zero the measurement on the meter to remove the lead resistance.

  • @faustsmith
    @faustsmith 2 роки тому

    Is Cyclo electronics contact cleaner any good at removing water corrosion and oxidation in general?

  • @faustsmith
    @faustsmith 2 роки тому

    Is Cyclo electronics contact cleaner Amy good at removing water corrosion and oxidation in general?

  • @cityzankane1327
    @cityzankane1327 Рік тому

    Will this work on a ECU contact/connector?? My car keeps cutting out and a diagnosis told me that I have a corroded ECU!?

  • @amorlinadelrosario9850
    @amorlinadelrosario9850 2 роки тому

    does it work for wrist watch mechanism that was leaked with battery?

  • @anyhow5860
    @anyhow5860 2 роки тому

    Can I use this to my computer specially the cpu socket since I dont want to brush it

  • @Alphapunk2
    @Alphapunk2 Рік тому

    after spraying the contact cleaner and wait for a few seconds, do I need to wipe it dry?

  • @colt5189
    @colt5189 9 місяців тому

    Funny as he left the batteries in the device while cleaning those buttons, which means it probably had power.

  • @MrMexanik066
    @MrMexanik066 9 місяців тому

    Anybody now where is US to get kontakt60?

  • @laurenceananayo1186
    @laurenceananayo1186 Рік тому

    May i buy one

  • @mosesjurassic3686
    @mosesjurassic3686 7 місяців тому +2

    BE CAREFUL!!! This is NOT the whole story. You will ruin your pots if you use Kontakt 60 without cleaning it with a specific spray cleaner. Better NEVER use Kontakt 60 for this purpose. This video is highly misleading!

    • @robde-e-e
      @robde-e-e 4 місяці тому

      After Kontakt 60 use Kontakt WL to flush it, otherwise Kontakt 60 will continu to eat the electronics. Finally apply a little Kontakt 61 to protect and lube.
      If you want to use only 1 spray then try the all-in-one Kontakt 60 PLUS.

  • @manuelmadrigal5677
    @manuelmadrigal5677 Рік тому

    Por podría ser audio en español

  • @zeez9053
    @zeez9053 2 роки тому +1

    👍🇬🇧

  • @rogerwalter2500
    @rogerwalter2500 9 місяців тому

    contact cleaner is good for switches but not for carbon potentiometer , it will eventually damage the carbon tracks

    • @suluturnip
      @suluturnip Місяць тому

      How do you clean carbon pots?

    • @rogerwalter2500
      @rogerwalter2500 Місяць тому

      ​@@suluturnip U can find many videos on youtube, basically for rare pots , u have to open , clean with IPA cotton buds, apply Deoxit F5 , etc

    • @rogerwalter2500
      @rogerwalter2500 26 днів тому +1

      ​@@suluturnip Lots of videos on youtube. Usually cleaning with Q-tip/ dipping the pot in IPA helps clean the debris. Expensive option -Deoxit F5 , elcheapo option motorbike engine oil

    • @suluturnip
      @suluturnip 26 днів тому

      @@rogerwalter2500 thank you.

  • @groovestreet77
    @groovestreet77 2 роки тому

    I fixed my tail gate

  • @laurenceananayo1186
    @laurenceananayo1186 Рік тому

    Buy

  • @laurenceananayo1186
    @laurenceananayo1186 Рік тому

    Buy