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In Reply to: reliability-- how to increase?? posted by DAS1 on December 23, 2000 at 14:10:47:
Open your amp cover and leave it running/idling!This will guarantee taht moisture will not settle down to do much havoc to all the internal components inside.
For metal parts and components use some oil, contact cleaner, etc. to keep it from corrosion. I know it's a burden but frankly there's nothing you can do about it (you live close to the ocean?! Can you afford to go for a dehumidifier?)
Your main caveat for all these is that tubes in your amp don't last long as it should. But hey! If you don't play it as often or to keep it warm then salt water and moisture is going to eat away your amp anyways! Do you have a choise (I'm afraid not).
I came from a moisture-laden country...The moisture is so bad that cars that is not rust-treated will start to rust away in 2 years time. I know all the pain and the ways to deal with it.
Last trick: Make a wooden cover box with a lid and a lightbulb inside (I use 3 to 5Watt). When your amp is not in use, put it in and keep the lightbulb running to keep moisture from forming on your amp. You can keep your amp in good condition for years!
have a good one!
Quest;^>
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