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Old 27th Nov 2021, 4:37 pm   #49
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Default Re: Cleaning video heads etc

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Originally Posted by Sundog- View Post
In broadcast we used to use Xylene. It evaporates very quick and is a better solvent than alcohol. Unfortunately it's nasty stuff and got banned from use a couple of decades ago. Nevertheless you could often still find a small bottle hidden at the back of the the cupboard for those stubborn head clogs.
Blimey. Xylene -- That stuff will melt some plastics ! almost as nasty as trike. I stick with IPA (not the beer).
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