A superb specially developed contact cleaning and lube oil of light viscosity and low volatility (it doesn't readily evaporate) designed to remove oxidation and grease and leave a very thin film of conductive protective oil on contact surfaces, enhancing electrical contact between surfaces for increased signal integrity at connector joints. Only a tiny amount is needed, and one 5ml bottle will do an entire system!
Named after the Reference Series of products, this is a safe, non-toxic compound which is free from CFC’s and other chemicals which could be harmful to the environment. Your connectors once treated with this solution will benefit from the following solution characteristics:
De-greases and cleans plated surfaces
Removes oxidation, light tarnishing and dirt
Leaves a protective thin highly conductive layer which increases the effective contact area
Improves conductivity against future corrosion and tarnishing
Very effective for all plating surfaces including Gold, Silver & Rhodium and Copper plated contacts
Effectively reduces future wear on contact surfaces
Reduces intermittent faults
Prevents by improving connections
Low evaporative loss (0.4% after 72 hours at 100°C)
Highly stable synthetic material
The components being cleaned should first be examined and any heavy tarnishing and oxidation removed with a light abrasive and a very small drop of the solution. For most contacts, all that is needed is first a wipe down with a lint free clean cloth, followed by application of Planet Protector using a cotton wool bud. Only a very small drop should be used. Once the bud is lightly dampened, the component surface should be wiped vigorously and the opposite end of the bud used to clean any excess off. For treatment of mains plugs and IEC’s please allow sufficient time for evaporation of the cleaning agent before plugging back into the mains (30 minutes or so). Do not over apply to prevent migration of the conductive oil base.
Safety data: As with all oils and solvents, contact with skin and eyes and ingestion should be avoided. It is recommended that hands are washed with soap and plenty of water after use. Keep stored in a cool dry place away from naked flames or other sources of ignition. Avoid spillage or prolonged contact with certain plastics.
I don't know Colin, but doubt it. This has been developed more recently I think and is a more advanced synthetic formula than I believe was available some 25-30 years ago. I have been in discussion with a UK specialist manufacturer regarding the product, and the final details between us are being agreed on Monday. Hopefully it'll be the start of a long term business arrangement between us as my spec was very tight and they've met it perfectly. I was pretty baffled by the costs of some popular products sold in 2ml bottles and wanted to be able to offer a very good alternative in larger bottles for less money, which is what I've done. Having tried this formula myself, all I can say is it does what it says on the tin, a great oxide and tarnish remover combined with a very good thin base lubricant/contact improver. I'm a great believer in maximising contact quality, and also using the best quality RCA's possible as the differences I've found compared with lesser products and attention to detail aren't always that unsubtle! I'm hoping to get this reviewed in the near future along with one of my leads, so watch this space!
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Planet
Protector.
A superb
specially developed contact cleaning and lube oil of light
viscosity and low volatility (it doesn't readily evaporate)
designed to remove oxidation and grease and leave a very thin film of
conductive protective oil on contact surfaces, enhancing electrical
contact between surfaces for increased signal integrity at
connector joints. Only a tiny amount is needed, and one 5ml
bottle will do an entire system!
Named after
the Reference Series of products, this is a safe, non-toxic compound
which is free from CFC’s and other chemicals which could
be harmful to the environment. Your connectors once treated
with this solution will benefit from the following solution
characteristics:
De-greases
and cleans plated surfaces
Removes
oxidation, light tarnishing and dirt
Leaves
a protective thin highly conductive layer which increases the
effective contact area
Improves
conductivity against future corrosion and tarnishing
Very
effective for all plating surfaces including Gold, Silver &
Rhodium and Copper plated contacts
Effectively
reduces future wear on contact
surfaces
Reduces
intermittent faults
Prevents
by improving connections
Low
evaporative loss (0.4% after 72 hours at 100°C)
Highly
stable synthetic material
The
components being cleaned should first be examined and any heavy
tarnishing and oxidation removed with a light abrasive and a very
small drop of the solution. For most contacts, all that is needed is
first a wipe down with a lint free clean cloth, followed
by
application of Planet Protector using a cotton wool bud. Only a
very small drop should be used. Once the bud is lightly dampened, the
component surface should be wiped vigorously and the opposite end of
the bud used to clean any excess off. For treatment
of mains plugs
and IEC’s please allow sufficient time for evaporation of
the
cleaning agent before plugging back into the mains (30 minutes
or so). Do not over apply to prevent migration of the conductive oil
base.
Safety data:
As with all oils and solvents, contact with skin and eyes and
ingestion should be avoided. It is recommended that hands are washed
with soap and plenty of water after use. Keep stored in a cool dry
place away from naked flames or other
sources of ignition. Avoid
spillage or prolonged contact with certain plastics.
5ml bottle
priced at £11.95