Why use a contact cleaner? How to use a contact cleaner.

Demonstration of how a contact / switch cleaner reduces the contact resistance when the contacts are oxidated or corroded.
Kontakt 60 was used in this video to clean dirty metallic contacts to reduce the contact resistance between the switching contacts for electronic circuits.

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  • @nowthenad3286
    @nowthenad32862 жыл бұрын

    I have been looking all over for someone to clearly demonstrate that contact cleaner actually works. Your use of a multimeter was simple and brilliant. Thank you so much. I will subscribe. Kontakt 60 was on my shortlist - now I have seen it work, it seems like the best choice.

  • @HaniffMohd21
    @HaniffMohd212 жыл бұрын

    Who else just bought a contact cleaner for 1 job and dont know what else to do with it😂😂

  • @GUnSNRoSeSrOcKzz

    @GUnSNRoSeSrOcKzz

    Жыл бұрын

    about the to have the problem lol

  • @mitchelljohnson9253

    @mitchelljohnson9253

    Жыл бұрын

    *raises hand*

  • @ricardos3756

    @ricardos3756

    6 ай бұрын

    What are the options anyway? :)

  • @r10s-ch

    @r10s-ch

    4 ай бұрын

    If you sometimes work on a car there are plenty of connectors where this is useful.

  • @druid62

    @druid62

    3 ай бұрын

    I also use it to clean locks.

  • @Democracy4USA
    @Democracy4USA2 ай бұрын

    Your video is the only KZread video that has most of its focus on switches - most others focus on restoring potentiometers. Your video is THE ONLY ONE I have come across that SHOWS the improvement in conductivity by using a resistance meter (Ohmmeter). My actual issue is loss in conductivity between a fuse in a car fuse box - basically the same as two switch surfaces. (ANY resistance in there and the fuel pump will fail to pump fuel at any odd moment.) Nobody has a video about dirty fuses and fuse sockets in a car. But from all the videos I have watched, I'm going to stick to pure contact cleaners over those that include even a slight amount of lubricant - so I will go with "CRC QD Electronic Cleaner" over any of the DeoxIT cleaners. I just wish I had the ability of measuring resistance as you demonstrated - that would be perfect! However my van has tiny sub-miniature fuses. No possibility of inserting a probe in there.

  • @raptorswire7212
    @raptorswire72122 жыл бұрын

    this awesome video is very underrated! Excellent explanations. More people should know about this

  • @nizamalmulk7776
    @nizamalmulk7776 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing this useful information and knowledge.

  • @opalcat
    @opalcat10 ай бұрын

    Just the information I needed! Very informative thank you!

  • @rubhern8187
    @rubhern81876 ай бұрын

    Very informative, great tip and safety advice. Now i know how to use my multi relative button awesome.

  • @elishatech4600
    @elishatech46003 жыл бұрын

    This is useful I used a sandpaper to clean the contacts of a light switch

  • @robde-e-e
    @robde-e-e3 ай бұрын

    INCORRECT. After using Kontakt 60 it should be flushed with Kontakt WL, to prevent your electronics be eaten away in the long run. Finally, apply a little Kontakt 61 to protect and lube. If you want to use only 1 spray then try the all-in-one Kontakt 60 PLUS.

  • @robertmal5203
    @robertmal52032 жыл бұрын

    Very informative sir! Much helpful!

  • @ecologicaltime

    @ecologicaltime

    2 жыл бұрын

    thank you

  • @philfrydman2576
    @philfrydman257611 ай бұрын

    Thanks for good explanation and applications

  • @davypig571
    @davypig571 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks mate, this was helpful.

  • @even8490
    @even84902 жыл бұрын

    very informative video, thanks.

  • @tall-handsome7152
    @tall-handsome71522 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much.

  • @zanderesp4295
    @zanderesp4295 Жыл бұрын

    Great demonstration skills! When after spraying contacts with the cleaner and letting it sit. Do you wipe off the cleaner or it dries out? Also what multi meter do you use?

  • @TSnowy23
    @TSnowy232 ай бұрын

    Very helpful video. My motorcycle battery connection has this problem

  • @Sidb26
    @Sidb263 ай бұрын

    Hello great video, can I use kontakt spray on my amp volume without removing the volume switch, and how long do I leave it before it dries

  • @ArdaKaraduman
    @ArdaKaraduman2 жыл бұрын

    I got a second hand mixer from auctions. It works, but there is some crackling when I move some faders. I ordered a contact cleaner, will try this when it arrives. I am not sure how I can reach the potentiometer of the faders, I hope it is not difficult to access.

  • @jackkraken3888
    @jackkraken3888 Жыл бұрын

    Hi. Very informative. I see you're from SA so you might be able to help. I bought a product called Imoto electro cleaner and I heard its made in SA but I can't find any info about it and specifically how to use and Not use it. C Do you know anything about it? The can mentions it can be used on just about anything electric and electrconic but doesn't mention what it contains. I'm scare I'm might break something in the process. I wanted to use it as a replacement for isopropyl alcohol as its hard to find it where I live.

  • @faustsmith
    @faustsmith2 жыл бұрын

    Is Cyclo electronics contact cleaner any good at removing water corrosion and oxidation in general?

  • @amorlinadelrosario9850
    @amorlinadelrosario98502 жыл бұрын

    does it work for wrist watch mechanism that was leaked with battery?

  • @faustsmith
    @faustsmith2 жыл бұрын

    Is Cyclo electronics contact cleaner Amy good at removing water corrosion and oxidation in general?

  • @bardock7777
    @bardock77772 жыл бұрын

    Super video Imam jedno pitanje !! Nakon čišćenja potenciometra s sprejem contakt 60,dali je to dovoljno? Ili se može malo našpricati s wd40 ????????? Hvala

  • @anyhow5860
    @anyhow58602 жыл бұрын

    Can I use this to my computer specially the cpu socket since I dont want to brush it

  • @ciararespect4296
    @ciararespect42962 жыл бұрын

    Im having a problem with sound on a digital piano should I spray everything

  • @cityzankane1327
    @cityzankane1327 Жыл бұрын

    Will this work on a ECU contact/connector?? My car keeps cutting out and a diagnosis told me that I have a corroded ECU!?

  • @TheStigma
    @TheStigma2 жыл бұрын

    Related question - what is the best way to avoid future oxidation once you have rehabilitated contact points?, especially in rough environments like damp air with saltwater nearby? Especially when it comes to damaged contacts they may not have galvanization intact and can be extra vulnerable to repeat-oxidation problems. I've mostly just given contacts a thin coating of all-purpose oil (ie. wd40 type product) and it seems to help so far and wtill makes just as good contact, but I don't think that will last long term (oil drying, friction from use ect.) so I am looking for a better preventative. Dielectric silicone grease perhaps? I'm not sure. Obviously I don't want a preventative layer that is so robust that it actually lessens the contact quality.

  • @adub2humbl361

    @adub2humbl361

    Жыл бұрын

    Great to see he has amazing response time 😂

  • @Jimmy_Wei

    @Jimmy_Wei

    11 ай бұрын

    Keep your switch on and weld the contact together😁

  • @garymyambo4176
    @garymyambo41763 жыл бұрын

    Hi. Thanks for the video. Do you have to wait for the contact cleaner to dry before using the electrical switches?

  • @ecologicaltime

    @ecologicaltime

    3 жыл бұрын

    thanks, no you dont need to wait.

  • @adub2humbl361

    @adub2humbl361

    Жыл бұрын

    🤨

  • @MrMexanik066
    @MrMexanik0668 ай бұрын

    Anybody now where is US to get kontakt60?

  • @Burgattti
    @Burgattti10 ай бұрын

    At 1:23 you show the leads resistance to be 1.23 (as you say comma), and after the contact cleaner Through a switch the total resistance is 0.33 ohms

  • @ecologicaltime

    @ecologicaltime

    10 ай бұрын

    i zero the measurement on the meter to remove the lead resistance.

  • @laurenceananayo1186
    @laurenceananayo1186 Жыл бұрын

    May i buy one

  • @Alphapunk2
    @Alphapunk2 Жыл бұрын

    after spraying the contact cleaner and wait for a few seconds, do I need to wipe it dry?

  • @ecologicaltime

    @ecologicaltime

    Жыл бұрын

    no

  • @zeez9053
    @zeez90532 жыл бұрын

    👍🇬🇧

  • @manuelmadrigal5677
    @manuelmadrigal5677 Жыл бұрын

    Por podría ser audio en español

  • @colt5189
    @colt51897 ай бұрын

    Funny as he left the batteries in the device while cleaning those buttons, which means it probably had power.

  • @rogerwalter2500
    @rogerwalter25008 ай бұрын

    contact cleaner is good for switches but not for carbon potentiometer , it will eventually damage the carbon tracks

  • @groovestreet77
    @groovestreet772 жыл бұрын

    I fixed my tail gate

  • @laurenceananayo1186
    @laurenceananayo1186 Жыл бұрын

    Buy

  • @mosesjurassic3686
    @mosesjurassic36866 ай бұрын

    BE CAREFUL!!! This is NOT the whole story. You will ruin your pots if you use Kontakt 60 without cleaning it with a specific spray cleaner. Better NEVER use Kontakt 60 for this purpose. This video is highly misleading!

  • @robde-e-e

    @robde-e-e

    3 ай бұрын

    After Kontakt 60 use Kontakt WL to flush it, otherwise Kontakt 60 will continu to eat the electronics. Finally apply a little Kontakt 61 to protect and lube. If you want to use only 1 spray then try the all-in-one Kontakt 60 PLUS.

  • @laurenceananayo1186
    @laurenceananayo1186 Жыл бұрын

    Buy