Fire and smoke damage
Hi Mark: Here's a blob of info regarding what you are dealing with (smoke damage). https://hickersonbrothers.com/smoke-damage-electronics/ DeKay |
PS: If your insurance carrier does not come through you might try this (see link) on the circuits boards et cetera if you want to attempt a DIY cleaning of your favorite gear. https://www.amazon.com/MG-Chemicals-Electrosolve-Residue-Electronics/dp/B005DNR0N4/ref=asc_df_B005DN... I have been using it for maybe 15 years without a problem (even on plastic parts). Before my favorite was Kontak cleaner, but other than the expense the fumes from it triggered headaches (it smelled like naptha and/or dry cleaning fluid). The MG stuff cleaned just as well (and it's from Canada:-). Anyway, hope you and yours are doing OK in dealing with the loss of your home, also assume that you are fairly local to me (WHD) from some of your previous comments here about Brooks B. DeKay |
I would not use WD-40 on a bet... https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=3521361 I don't even use it on my tools. Let the gear dry out and then use the non-caustic Electrosolve that I linked... DeKay |
WD-40 leaves a caustic (IMO) residue and requires a follow up cleaning with other often caustic cleaners. It's basic function is to rid moisture from the applied surface which can be easily duplicated by open air (airing) without all the chemicals/crap. Just smelling WD-40 has always made me feel odd/ill and this goes back to my childhood (I'm 66 years old). What I suggested (following proper open air drying) is a considerably less toxic remedy, plus the MG product is "fairly" safe for plastic and circuit boards as I've not experienced a problem with such in the past 15, or so, years. It's claim is that it leaves zero residue, but due to me being a slightly OCD Capricorn I have repeated the cleaning a few times when using the MG Electrosolve product. Not a fan of WD-40 George, and I suggested an inexpensive/better (IMO) alternative for these type of applications. DeKay |
