Re: Cleaning Elec. Connections

["Peter J. Thomas" <pjthomas01@snet.net>]

Malcolm Walker wrote:

> These are bullet-type connectors, right?  If so, then you can glue a bit
> of sandpaper (wetordry, 200-600 grit) to a match stick or bamboo skewer
> and stick in inside.  spin it around a few times and you should polish up
> the connector nicely.
>

Why glue.  Just roll up a small piece of sand paper.  Insert into the socket
and twist.  If you the paper clockwise and twist clockwise, the paper expands
to fill the socket.  I would recommend finer sand paper.  It produces a
smoother finish and, thus, should give a better contact.

Peter J. Thomas