Members tlchase68 Posted October 9, 2009 Members Share Posted October 9, 2009 If you purchase a used pedal, or pull one out of storage, do you perform any type of special maintenance or cleaning? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members H.R. Shove and Stuff Posted October 9, 2009 Members Share Posted October 9, 2009 Depends on if it has any problems when you play it :poke: Or if it was underwater or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tlchase68 Posted October 9, 2009 Author Members Share Posted October 9, 2009 The latter! :poke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members H.R. Shove and Stuff Posted October 9, 2009 Members Share Posted October 9, 2009 Then I would make sure it's dry (with some rice if you don't have any other way of de-moisturizing) and then see if it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members soulsonic Posted October 9, 2009 Members Share Posted October 9, 2009 I've had pedals get water damaged before. Usually just some general cleaning is enough to get them going again after they're dried off. I had a chorus that was heavily water damaged, and still all I needed to do other than cleaning was replace the electrolytic caps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tlchase68 Posted October 9, 2009 Author Members Share Posted October 9, 2009 Not full blown underwater, but it may have been expsed to moisture...It was in a basement for several years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members H.R. Shove and Stuff Posted October 9, 2009 Members Share Posted October 9, 2009 That probably wont matter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members soulsonic Posted October 9, 2009 Members Share Posted October 9, 2009 maybe clean the controls and jacks, then. I would open it up first and take a peek inside to see if there's anything obviously wrong - like stuff leaking out of components or tons of rust all over. I had a bunch of pedals that spent a long time in a basement and they survived more or less fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tlchase68 Posted October 9, 2009 Author Members Share Posted October 9, 2009 Thanks for the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members H.R. Shove and Stuff Posted October 9, 2009 Members Share Posted October 9, 2009 I found a Univibe that was in a garage for over 30 years. No problems. Some rust on the jacks though, but that isn't really a problem. This garage is basically seperated from the elements by a wall of brick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vicenzajay Posted October 9, 2009 Members Share Posted October 9, 2009 Concur with opening it. When I get a used pedal in the mail, I always open it, blow any dust/dirt out lightly with compressed air, check out the general condition of the parts, and then use DeOxit or general contact cleaner on the jack contacts as well as lubricate the pots. This is usually good for years of use. Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tlchase68 Posted October 9, 2009 Author Members Share Posted October 9, 2009 Concur with opening it. When I get a used pedal in the mail, I always open it, blow any dust/dirt out lightly with compressed air, check out the general condition of the parts, and then use DeOxit or general contact cleaner on the jack contacts as well as lubricate the pots. This is usually good for years of use.Jay I've looked a couple of places for DeOxit...Is it hard to find? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SharkMinusBear Posted October 9, 2009 Members Share Posted October 9, 2009 I use a variac to gradually get the pedal up to 9v so the capacitors stay happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dr.Picklebottom Posted October 9, 2009 Members Share Posted October 9, 2009 I've looked a couple of places for DeOxit...Is it hard to find?radioshack, guitarcenter (i got a bottle there), any electronics part store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nightraven Posted October 9, 2009 Members Share Posted October 9, 2009 I found a Univibe that was in a garage for over 30 years. No problems. Some rust on the jacks though, but that isn't really a problem. This garage is basically seperated from the elements by a wall of brick. i'm sorry what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tlchase68 Posted October 9, 2009 Author Members Share Posted October 9, 2009 radioshack, guitarcenter (i got a bottle there), any electronics part store. I checked one RadioShak and a couple of hardware stores...I'll keep looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 I checked one RadioShak and a couple of hardware stores...I'll keep looking. Most Radio Shack stores usually stock it. Call around first to other local locations - I bet someone nearby has it in stock. It's great stuff - highly recommended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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