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Opened an old scientific instrument to see if it works... (lemmy.ca)

submitted 3 weeks ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Instrument is a Geonics EM16 VLF receiver, using in the mineral exploration industry to find buried linear conductors.

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Neutralize the vinegar after dissolving the corrosion? I've not done that, but seems plausible.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

It works. I've done it quite a few times. I have used a Dremel tool to buff the contacts and used a light coating of dielectric grease to prevent further corrosion.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

A brush on the dremel?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago

Yes, wear gloves and eye protection. Those small wires would be a nightmare get out of your skin even more so for the eyes.