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(Msg. 1) Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2007 12:27 pm
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2007 4:53 pm
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In article <1facaae7-d8e2-4ffd-bc76-99ffce838b40.DeleteThis@e23g2000prf.googlegroups.com>,
dos-man 64 <ChairShot.DeleteThis@mail.com> wrote:
>I'm just about out of the cleaning solution I bought online.
>Don't really feel like shelling out $20 again since there aren't
>many new games coming into my collection. Anybody know
>of anything that can work and is inexpensive?
The stuff I used to use was Radio Shack part 44-1113, which is a pure
isopropanol solution they use for cleaning tape heads. Unfortunately,
Radio Shack stopped being cool some time after the mobile phone companies
bought their loyalty, and besides which they stopped carrying reel-to-reel
tape maintenance stuff. If you're lucky, your local Shack has some left
over from the good old days for about $5 per 4 oz. bottle.
MCM Electronics sells an eight ounce bottle of an equivalent Chemtronics
solution for about $10, which should last you until the Playstation 6 hits
the market. Here's a handy link:
http://www.mcminone.com/product.asp?product_id=20-1355&catalog_name=MCMProducts
MCM used to be cooler too, but at least they're honest about when they're
out of stock on stuff. Hope that helps you out.
-KKC, gaining levels in PSU...
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2007 5:41 pm
Post subject: Re: Is there an off-the-shelf solution for cleaning cartridges? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On Dec 2, 8:39 pm, BelPowerslave <b....TakeThisOut@whipassgaming.com> wrote:
> > The stuff I used to use was Radio Shack part 44-1113, which is a pure
> > isopropanol solution they use for cleaning tape heads. Unfortunately,
> > Radio Shack stopped being cool some time after the mobile phone companies
> > bought their loyalty, and besides which they stopped carrying reel-to-reel
> > tape maintenance stuff. If you're lucky, your local Shack has some left
> > over from the good old days for about $5 per 4 oz. bottle.
>
> > MCM Electronics sells an eight ounce bottle of an equivalent Chemtronics
> > solution for about $10, which should last you until the Playstation 6 hits
> > the market. Here's a handy link:
>
> >http://www.mcminone.com/product.asp?product_id=20-1355&catalog_name=M...
>
> > MCM used to be cooler too, but at least they're honest about when they're
> > out of stock on stuff. Hope that helps you out.
>
> Can't you just use regular rubbing alcohol that you'd get off the shelf
> in the pharmacy section of just about anywhere? I swear that's what's
> been in the last few cleaning kits I had bought.
>
> Bel
> --
> Whip Ass Gaming:http://www.whipassgaming.com/
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> "No I'm not playing hard to get, I'm telling you sir it's not that kind
> of phone line!"
> - Donatello, TMNT
I use standard off-the-shelf isopropyl rubbing alcohol all the time
for games
that need a quick cleaning. This certainly removes dirt, sticky stuff,
ink, etc.
It does not, however, remove deoxidization. The stuff I got online is
kind of
like a milky substance that dries quickly. Does a good job of getting
rid
of corrosion and deoxidization. Another trick I learned is to rub
with pencil eraser.
The bottom line is I averaged $4 a week on q-tips over a 3 year
period 
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 12:39 am
Post subject: Re: Is there an off-the-shelf solution for cleaning cartridges? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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> The stuff I used to use was Radio Shack part 44-1113, which is a pure
> isopropanol solution they use for cleaning tape heads. Unfortunately,
> Radio Shack stopped being cool some time after the mobile phone companies
> bought their loyalty, and besides which they stopped carrying reel-to-reel
> tape maintenance stuff. If you're lucky, your local Shack has some left
> over from the good old days for about $5 per 4 oz. bottle.
>
> MCM Electronics sells an eight ounce bottle of an equivalent Chemtronics
> solution for about $10, which should last you until the Playstation 6 hits
> the market. Here's a handy link:
>
> http://www.mcminone.com/product.asp?product_id=20-1355&catalog_name=MCMProducts
>
> MCM used to be cooler too, but at least they're honest about when they're
> out of stock on stuff. Hope that helps you out.
Can't you just use regular rubbing alcohol that you'd get off the shelf
in the pharmacy section of just about anywhere? I swear that's what's
been in the last few cleaning kits I had bought.
Bel
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 12:39 am
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In article <GeI4j.622$o_6.419@trnddc08>,
BelPowerslave <bel.DeleteThis@whipassgaming.com> wrote:
>> The stuff I used to use was Radio Shack part 44-1113, which is a pure
>> isopropanol solution they use for cleaning tape heads. Unfortunately,
<snip>
>Can't you just use regular rubbing alcohol that you'd get off the shelf
>in the pharmacy section of just about anywhere? I swear that's what's
>been in the last few cleaning kits I had bought.
Technically, that stuff is partly water. As long as you let the cartridges
dry completely, then there's no danger of corrosion. However, unless
you've got some sort of high-resolution moisture scanner or you're willing
to wait 24 hours after cleaning a cartridge, I defy you to tell me when
the cartridge contacts are actually dry. It's worth the extra money to me
to use a cleaner that's got no water and evaporates thoroughly.
I'll admit that I'm being more paranoid than most. You're talking to a guy
who not only cleans cartridge contacts, but cartridge SLOT contacts too.
I'm nutty that way. 
-KKC, who needs set aside time to play through the .hack series...
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 12:39 am
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"BelPowerslave" <bel.TakeThisOut@whipassgaming.com> wrote in message
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> > The stuff I used to use was Radio Shack part 44-1113, which is a pure
> > isopropanol solution they use for cleaning tape heads. Unfortunately,
> > Radio Shack stopped being cool some time after the mobile phone
companies
> > bought their loyalty, and besides which they stopped carrying
reel-to-reel
> > tape maintenance stuff. If you're lucky, your local Shack has some left
> > over from the good old days for about $5 per 4 oz. bottle.
> >
> > MCM Electronics sells an eight ounce bottle of an equivalent Chemtronics
> > solution for about $10, which should last you until the Playstation 6
hits
> > the market. Here's a handy link:
> >
> >
http://www.mcminone.com/product.asp?product_id=20-1355&catalog_name=MCMProducts
> >
> > MCM used to be cooler too, but at least they're honest about when
they're
> > out of stock on stuff. Hope that helps you out.
>
> Can't you just use regular rubbing alcohol that you'd get off the shelf
> in the pharmacy section of just about anywhere? I swear that's what's
> been in the last few cleaning kits I had bought.
>
> Bel
Just be sure to check the ingredients very carefully.
I once bought a bottle of CVS rubbing alcohol, and in checking the
ingredients afterwards it also contained Acetone. Tossed it out, bought some
rubbing alcohol from Longs instead. So, make sure that any rubbing alcohol
only contains Isopropyl Alcohol (also can appear as Isopropanol). >> Stay informed about: Is there an off-the-shelf solution for cleaning cartridges? |
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 3:19 pm
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>> Can't you just use regular rubbing alcohol that you'd get off the shelf
>> in the pharmacy section of just about anywhere? I swear that's what's
>> been in the last few cleaning kits I had bought.
>
> Technically, that stuff is partly water. As long as you let the cartridges
> dry completely, then there's no danger of corrosion. However, unless
> you've got some sort of high-resolution moisture scanner or you're willing
> to wait 24 hours after cleaning a cartridge, I defy you to tell me when
> the cartridge contacts are actually dry. It's worth the extra money to me
> to use a cleaner that's got no water and evaporates thoroughly.
>
> I'll admit that I'm being more paranoid than most. You're talking to a guy
> who not only cleans cartridge contacts, but cartridge SLOT contacts too.
> I'm nutty that way.
I clean the cartridge slots as well, but usually only about once a year.
I clean every used game I get, with the rubbing alcohol and just sort of
leave it at that. I can understand the hesitation, but I've done alright
doing it this way for quite a while now. Still, it's something to keep
in mind, as I have, on occasion, been so excited to play a game that I
know I didn't let it dry completely. 
Bel
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 3:20 pm
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>> Can't you just use regular rubbing alcohol that you'd get off the shelf
>> in the pharmacy section of just about anywhere? I swear that's what's
>> been in the last few cleaning kits I had bought.
>>
>> Bel
>
> Just be sure to check the ingredients very carefully.
>
> I once bought a bottle of CVS rubbing alcohol, and in checking the
> ingredients afterwards it also contained Acetone. Tossed it out, bought some
> rubbing alcohol from Longs instead. So, make sure that any rubbing alcohol
> only contains Isopropyl Alcohol (also can appear as Isopropanol).
Good to know, I'll keep that in mind the next time I need a refill.
Thanks,
Bel
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