How to clean used PCB headers
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How to clean used PCB headers
Mercedes 128 pin is not available new, the only option for Hellen 128 Mercedes is scavenging from used ECUs
About a third of the used units come pretty dirty. I've tried spraying CRC Quick Drying Electronic Cleaner but even with a nylon brash that's not enough to lift all the dirt. What else should I try?
About a third of the used units come pretty dirty. I've tried spraying CRC Quick Drying Electronic Cleaner but even with a nylon brash that's not enough to lift all the dirt. What else should I try?
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Re: How to clean used PCB headers
Should rusEFI LLC invest $70 in a VEVOR Industry Ultrasonic Cleaner 3L New Stainless Steel Heated Heater w/Timer? For $70 it has to be an amazing piece of machinery! What fluid would help me here? I would love not to dissolve the plastic part and I would love not to have an explosion.
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Re: How to clean used PCB headers
Try simple green. It's definitely safe and it may work.
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Re: How to clean used PCB headers
Wow today I've learned!
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Removal of solder-flux @ 1:1 with Crystal (followed by triple water rinse, double de-ionized water rinse and then air or alcohol drying)
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Re: How to clean used PCB headers
powerwasher?
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Re: How to clean used PCB headers
Hmmm, that's an interesting idea! But things would fly away Need a baby power washer.
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Re: How to clean used PCB headers
basically, you need a small compressor with a small brush. may be, an injector washer? compressed gas cleaner?
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Re: How to clean used PCB headers
Maybe a siphon solvent sprayer like this?
https://www.amazon.com/Milton-S-157-Siphon-Spray-Cleaning-Tubing/dp/B0002SQT96/
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Re: How to clean used PCB headers
The connector would not get damaged by the pressure washer but you'll have to secure it on a vice first.
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Re: How to clean used PCB headers
Since this is literally just the connector. I would try 2+2 Gum Cutter carb cleaner or Gunk Brand carb cleaner. Should be absolutely safe on the plastic. And then a long bristle parts cleaner brush to get down in between the pins if needed.
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Re: How to clean used PCB headers
put it in the dishwasher
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Re: How to clean used PCB headers
Damn, is this a brilliant or a horrible idea?! Are we concerned about me being able to eat food washed in this dishwasher later? Are we concerned about any sort of corrosion on the connector terminals?
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Re: How to clean used PCB headers
I have used the dishwasher several times to wash boards and it works a treat as long as it doesn't have any iron parts, they tend to rust fast. Just don't use the regular dishwasher soap because most of them are alcaline and can corrode some metals, especially aluminum.
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Re: How to clean used PCB headers
So what should I use? run it without cleaning solution at all?
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Re: How to clean used PCB headers
I've tried detergent for hand washing clothes, baking soda, and hand soap. Basically any detergent will work more or less as long as it's not foaming. Of course you'll have to consider the fact that you have a wife and the possibility of you sleeping outside if she finds out. I don't have that problem.
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Re: How to clean used PCB headers
Major success with VEVOR Industry Ultrasonic Cleaner 3L New Stainless Steel Heated Heater w/Timer and diluted Crystal Simple Green
just 15 minutes + rinse with garden hose + spray with QD Electronic Cleaner + baby compressed air to dry things up, it's DAY and NIGHT improvement
just 15 minutes + rinse with garden hose + spray with QD Electronic Cleaner + baby compressed air to dry things up, it's DAY and NIGHT improvement
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