Cleaning Bottlehead Crack tube sockets + tube pins

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Offline Colonl_Charisma

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on: January 11, 2024, 04:25:42 AM
Hi all,

It's been a minute since I last posted. What is the best method to cleaning tube sockets in a BH Crack? Also, what about cleaning tube pins?

I built my BH Crack back in 2020, and finished modifying it in 2021. I've never cleaned the tube sockets or pins of my tubes, but I know it's recommended after long periods of time. I appreciate all the help!

Ross

Fiio K11 R2R --> Bottlehead Crack --> HD600


Offline Paul Birkeland

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Reply #1 on: January 11, 2024, 05:37:11 AM
Basic contact cleaner spray with the red straw in the spray nozzle can be directed into tube socket contacts pretty easily.  Pins don't necessarily need to be cleaned since the socket contacts will scrape against the pins anyway.  BW-100 is the cleaner I have been using for a while.

Paul "PB" Birkeland

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Reply #2 on: January 11, 2024, 07:22:11 AM
Thanks so much, Paul. I’ll be sure to pick up BW-100.

Ross

Fiio K11 R2R --> Bottlehead Crack --> HD600


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Reply #3 on: January 11, 2024, 08:53:09 AM
I've never cleaned the tube sockets or pins of my tubes, but I know it's recommended after long periods of time. I appreciate all the help!

https://forum.bottlehead.com/index.php?topic=8888.0

Atul