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SP-600 from hell:need knobs, handles
I've always been a sucker for lost causes and high tube count
boatanchors, so when I came across this SP-600 I had to have it. This beast had been sitting on the floor of a damp garage for decades unprotected. I spent 3 hour cleaning out mouse turds and black widow webs. There's still an elusive black widow that I haven't been able to kill. The top of the chassis isn't just dusty, its crusty dust thats been hardened with mouse ****! Yuck! Is it restorable? Maybe, with a lot of work. I'll check the IF's and all other coils and transformers today. The good news is its complete except for the crystal phasing and main tuning knob as well as the handles. If anyone has these for sale or swap, let me know. Oh yeah, its a JX-26. Just like the one I rebuilt last winter. ;-) Steve |
SP-600 from hell:need knobs, handles
Steve,
FYI... SP-600 do not and never did have rack handles. I know they'd look nice with them but they just didn't come with them. The only SP-600 knob I have left is one of the 0-10 knobs. de K3HVG |
SP-600 from hell:need knobs, handles
"Steve" wrote in message ... I've always been a sucker for lost causes and high tube count boatanchors, so when I came across this SP-600 I had to have it. This beast had been sitting on the floor of a damp garage for decades unprotected. I spent 3 hour cleaning out mouse turds and black widow webs. Take it outside and hose it off. You wont hurt it. If you need parts email me. Remove your HAT to reply directly -- Regards B.H. Southern, MN USA Radios- R-5000, NRD525,SP-600,SX-28,Eton E1 Brian's Radio Universe http://webpages.charter.net/brianhill/500.htm Brian's Basement http://webpages.charter.net/brianhill/6.htm Remove your HAT to reply directly |
SP-600 from hell:need knobs, handles
"Brian Hill" wrote in message
... Take it outside and hose it off. You wont hurt it. If you need parts email me. Remove your HAT to reply directly -- Regards B.H. Southern, MN USA Radios- R-5000, NRD525,SP-600,SX-28,Eton E1 Brian's Radio Universe http://webpages.charter.net/brianhill/500.htm Brian - What generator is that you haev on the left side of your workbench. I think I have only seen one other of these ..... can't remember it (model) g. beat |
SP-600 from hell:need knobs, handles
I'm sure you're right, but the JX-26 I restored last year has handles,
and they appear to be original. The one I just got has holes in exactly the same place, and sure look like they were there originally. Is there a chance that some versions had them but most didn't? Steve W6SSP "K3HVG" wrote in message ... Steve, FYI... SP-600 do not and never did have rack handles. I know they'd look nice with them but they just didn't come with them. The only SP-600 knob I have left is one of the 0-10 knobs. de K3HVG |
SP-600 from hell:need knobs, handles
"g. beat " w9gb@spam protected wrote in message Brian - What generator is that you haev on the left side of your workbench. I think I have only seen one other of these ..... can't remember it (model) g. beat I think your refering to the Simpson Genescope. Very neat peice of gear. I got it from Chuck Dachis a few years ago. Heres a little info on it: http://members.cox.net/dalehcook/rad...es/multi.shtml -- Regards B.H. Brian's Radio Universe http://webpages.charter.net/brianhill/500.htm Remove your HAT to reply directly |
SP-600 from hell:need knobs, handles
Brian,
I have one of these (Genoscope) as well. It is a very interesting piece of test equipment. The mirror for the scope is the thing that made me buy mine. I'm too chicken to hose down the SP-600. I've dealt with too many radios that had open IF transformers due to corrosion. I don't want to wash the mouse **** into those IF cans! I'll do it the hard way. No pain no gain! Steve "Brian Hill" wrote in message ... "g. beat " w9gb@spam protected wrote in message Brian - What generator is that you haev on the left side of your workbench. I think I have only seen one other of these ..... can't remember it (model) g. beat I think your refering to the Simpson Genescope. Very neat peice of gear. I got it from Chuck Dachis a few years ago. Heres a little info on it: http://members.cox.net/dalehcook/rad...es/multi.shtml -- Regards B.H. Brian's Radio Universe http://webpages.charter.net/brianhill/500.htm Remove your HAT to reply directly |
SP-600 from hell:need knobs, handles
And, what is the problem. What would you do if, instead, you found a brand
new, in the box, SP-600. You would have to leave it in the box and not touch it. Even worse would be to find one in a sealed box. Then, you could x-ray it and store it safely. But, in your case, you will restore it and know every inch of it. And, because it is less than perfect, you can use it. You can even make modifications to it without getting the blessing from the pope. If you do not have 1/2 a dozen rigs in your collection that start out like that, you do not have much of a collection. I know some collectors that consider every rig that is a bit less than perfect as a parts rig. That is an admission of failure. Colin K7FM |
SP-600 from hell:need knobs, handles
"COLIN LAMB" wrote in message
ink.net... If you do not have 1/2 a dozen rigs in your collection that start out like that, you do not have much of a collection. I know some collectors that consider every rig that is a bit less than perfect as a parts rig. That is an admission of failure. Colin K7FM Sounds like my Weller TCP-1 collection !! They all work from the 1966 black bakelite to the last Navy contract 1976/1977 versions Just picked up a Weller (UK) version -- that has Bulgin plug. That plug arrives later this week - and then this one will be mated with matching iron. When does it end? ever? w9gb |
SP-600 from hell:need knobs, handles
"Steve" wrote in message ... I'm sure you're right, but the JX-26 I restored last year has handles, and they appear to be original. The one I had (sold it in the early 80's) had handles. RM~ |
SP-600 from hell:need knobs, handles
Colin,
No problem here. I'm happy to have it! All I was saying is I've never seen a radio in this kind of condition, and thats in 35+ years as a ham and collector of radio stuff. I cannot describe its condition.....you'd have to see (and smell) it. It will be a major challenge to restore. I already have an SP-600 in near mint condition that stays inside next to all of my other nice stuff. This latest radio will never be mint, but will end up in my garage shop to replace a Realistic DX-160. Useful for listening to the 40 meter swap net, and WWV to cal my counter timebase. Steve p.s.-I'm not a 'leave it on the shelf' collector....all of my equipment gets used. "COLIN LAMB" wrote in message ink.net... And, what is the problem. What would you do if, instead, you found a brand new, in the box, SP-600. You would have to leave it in the box and not touch it. Even worse would be to find one in a sealed box. Then, you could x-ray it and store it safely. But, in your case, you will restore it and know every inch of it. And, because it is less than perfect, you can use it. You can even make modifications to it without getting the blessing from the pope. If you do not have 1/2 a dozen rigs in your collection that start out like that, you do not have much of a collection. I know some collectors that consider every rig that is a bit less than perfect as a parts rig. That is an admission of failure. Colin K7FM |
SP-600 from hell:need knobs, handles
"Steve" wrote in message ... Brian, I have one of these (Genoscope) as well. It is a very interesting piece of test equipment. The mirror for the scope is the thing that made me buy mine. I'm too chicken to hose down the SP-600. I've dealt with too many radios that had open IF transformers due to corrosion. I don't want to wash the mouse **** into those IF cans! I'll do it the hard way. No pain no gain! You dont want to drench the cans. Just rinse the deck with a controled spray. Have fun. :) BH |
SP-600 from hell:need knobs, handles
"I've never seen a radio in this kind of condition, and thats
in 35+ years as a ham and collector of radio stuff. I cannot describe its condition.....you'd have to see (and smell) it. It will be a major challenge to restore." Perfect one to restore. I once got an amplifier that apparently had parasitics. Meters broken; face and inside spray-painted and sides and front panel apparently hit with a chain. Band-switch burnt beyond recognition. No bottom cabinet (roll around type), It looked ok when I got done and worked, but did not look like original. Felt good putting that sucker back on the air. My best work was a Johnson Adventurer that had about 10 extra holes in the front panel. The panel was restored, although I never duplicated the original Johnson paint scheme. Now, if only I had an engraving machine to make new engraved front panels. Colin K7FM |
SP-600 from hell:need knobs, handles
"COLIN LAMB" wrote in message
ink.net... "I've never seen a radio in this kind of condition, and thats in 35+ years as a ham and collector of radio stuff. I cannot describe its condition.....you'd have to see (and smell) it. It will be a major challenge to restore." Perfect one to restore. I once got an amplifier that apparently had parasitics. Meters broken; face and inside spray-painted and sides and front panel apparently hit with a chain. Band-switch burnt beyond recognition. No bottom cabinet (roll around type), It looked ok when I got done and worked, but did not look like original. Felt good putting that sucker back on the air. My best work was a Johnson Adventurer that had about 10 extra holes in the front panel. The panel was restored, although I never duplicated the original Johnson paint scheme. Now, if only I had an engraving machine to make new engraved front panels. Colin K7FM Hey Brian, you did a good job! That one radio - the "black"(?) one (looked black to me) looked really nice. The one which had the white lettering standing out. Good Pics and one hell of a good job! Did you redo the lettering with a "model" paint brush or what? Looks like you had a pretty steady hand if ya did. |
SP-600 from hell:need knobs, handles
COLIN LAMB wrote: And, what is the problem. What would you do if, instead, you found a brand new, in the box, SP-600. You would have to leave it in the box and not touch it. Even worse would be to find one in a sealed box. Then, you could x-ray it and store it safely. But, in your case, you will restore it and know every inch of it. And, because it is less than perfect, you can use it. You can even make modifications to it without getting the blessing from the pope. If you do not have 1/2 a dozen rigs in your collection that start out like that, you do not have much of a collection. I know some collectors that consider every rig that is a bit less than perfect as a parts rig. That is an admission of failure. Colin K7FM Not getting it to do it's job is failure, if it's if it sees a lot of use, ugly is okay until you can do better as long as that won't matter. A threat to the set's life is the best reason not to try until it can be saved, but ugly is a great teacher. |
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JUST A WARNING TO ALL RESTORERS OF RAT INFESTED RADIOS......
Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome Definition*** Hantavirus is a disease characterized by flu-like symptoms followed by respiratory failure. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Hantavirus has probably caused people to get sick for years in the United States, but it was not recognized until recently. A 1993 outbreak of fatal respiratory illness on an Indian reservation in the Four Corners area (the border of Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona) led epidemiologists to the discovery of hantavirus as the causative agent. Since that discovery, hantavirus disease has been reported in every western state, and in many eastern states. Hantavirus is carried by rodents, particularly deer mice, and is present in their urine and feces. The virus does not cause disease in the carrier animal. Humans are thought to become infected when they are exposed to contaminated dust from the nests or droppings of mice. The disease is not, however, passed between humans. Contaminated dust is often encountered when cleaning long-vacated dwellings, sheds, or other enclosed areas. The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that rodents carrying hantavirus have been found in at least twenty national parks and that it is possible that the virus is in all of the parks. Epidemiologists at the CDC suspect that campers and hikers may have a higher chance of contracting the disease than most people. This is due to the fact that they pitch tents on the forest floor and lay their sleeping bags down in musty cabins. So far, however, of the more than 100 cases that have been reported in the U.S., only two were directly linked to camping or hiking. Most people who are exposed have come into contact with rodent droppings in their own homes. The initial symptoms of hantavirus disease closely resemble influenza. The disease begins abruptly with fever, chills, muscle aches (myalgia), headache, nausea and vomiting, and malaise. A dry cough may be present. The fever may be higher in younger people than in older people. For a very short period, the infected person feels somewhat better, but this is followed within a day or two by an increased respiratory rate caused by a seepage of fluid into the lungs. The initial shortness of breath is subtle and the patient may be unaware of it, but progression is rapid. The patient ultimately develops respiratory failure. An effective treatment for hantavirus is not yet available. Even with intensive therapy, more than half of the diagnosed cases have been fatal. |
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WDØHCO - Biz wrote: JUST A WARNING TO ALL RESTORERS OF RAT INFESTED RADIOS...... Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome Definition Hantavirus is a disease characterized by flu-like symptoms followed by respiratory failure. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Hantavirus has probably caused people to get sick for years in the United States, but it was not recognized until recently. A 1993 outbreak of fatal respiratory illness on an Indian reservation in the Four Corners area (the border of Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona) led epidemiologists to the discovery of hantavirus as the causative agent. Since that discovery, hantavirus disease has been reported in every western state, and in many eastern states. Hantavirus is carried by rodents, particularly deer mice, and is present in their urine and feces. The virus does not cause disease in the carrier animal. Humans are thought to become infected when they are exposed to contaminated dust from the nests or droppings of mice. The disease is not, however, passed between humans. Contaminated dust is often encountered when cleaning long-vacated dwellings, sheds, or other enclosed areas. The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that rodents carrying hantavirus have been found in at least twenty national parks and that it is possible that the virus is in all of the parks. Epidemiologists at the CDC suspect that campers and hikers may have a higher chance of contracting the disease than most people. This is due to the fact that they pitch tents on the forest floor and lay their sleeping bags down in musty cabins. So far, however, of the more than 100 cases that have been reported in the U.S., only two were directly linked to camping or hiking. Most people who are exposed have come into contact with rodent droppings in their own homes. The initial symptoms of hantavirus disease closely resemble influenza. The disease begins abruptly with fever, chills, muscle aches (myalgia), headache, nausea and vomiting, and malaise. A dry cough may be present. The fever may be higher in younger people than in older people. For a very short period, the infected person feels somewhat better, but this is followed within a day or two by an increased respiratory rate caused by a seepage of fluid into the lungs. The initial shortness of breath is subtle and the patient may be unaware of it, but progression is rapid. The patient ultimately develops respiratory failure. An effective treatment for hantavirus is not yet available. Even with intensive therapy, more than half of the diagnosed cases have been fatal. Thanks for sharing that. You didn't mention if it causes insanity in computer posters though. |
SP-600 from hell:need knobs, handles
Well.. anything's possible, but I have original original Hammarlund and
MIL books for the entire series, plus the factory brochures. None show handles nor are they listed in any parts breakdown (IPB)that I have. Having said that, I'm sure some agencies machine shop could have readily installed them. One point... I have seen some SP-600's that came out of NSA that had countersunk holes on the extreme left and right edges, aligned with the rack screw holes. I'm told they were for a visual security cover for the front panel. At any rate, if anyone has a mfgr's picture of one with handles, I'd like to see it. I may want to retrofit. As I mentioned originally, they would look good. Rob Mills wrote: "Steve" wrote in message ... I'm sure you're right, but the JX-26 I restored last year has handles, and they appear to be original. The one I had (sold it in the early 80's) had handles. RM~ |
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WDØHCO - Biz wrote: JUST A WARNING TO ALL RESTORERS OF RAT INFESTED RADIOS...... Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome Hantavirus will survive outsite the host body for only several days when exposed to air at room temperature. I would consider any radio hantavirus safe provided it was kept out of rodent infested area for a week or longer. There is no need to be excessively paranoid after the quarantine period is over. Hantavirus is susceptible to UV light so sun light would inactivate viral particles much faster. Viral particles are protected by a layer of lipids so an exposure to a surfactant like a detergent or to a solvent like isopropanol (rubbing alcohol) would inactivate them fast as well. Those with allergies would be however still some concerned about exposure to mold spores and similar allergens that may be present on the surface of droppings. Jiri Placek Boyertown, PA |
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Another hobby I have been into is restoring and collecting pinball
machines. I picked up an old machine a couple of winters ago that sat in a barn for years. Brought it home and cleaned out the rats nests and left in the garage. Summer hit and the rat **** that had soaked into the wood stunk BIG time. Used javex to try to disinfect but no match for the smell. Sold it to a guy who has posted in this group. He said it eventually faded but... I won't buy anything in the winter that is wood that has had a nest in it. Brian WDØHCO - Biz wrote: JUST A WARNING TO ALL RESTORERS OF RAT INFESTED RADIOS...... Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome Definition Hantavirus is a disease characterized by flu-like symptoms followed by respiratory failure. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Hantavirus has probably caused people to get sick for years in the United States, but it was not recognized until recently. A 1993 outbreak of fatal respiratory illness on an Indian reservation in the Four Corners area (the border of Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona) led epidemiologists to the discovery of hantavirus as the causative agent. Since that discovery, hantavirus disease has been reported in every western state, and in many eastern states. Hantavirus is carried by rodents, particularly deer mice, and is present in their urine and feces. The virus does not cause disease in the carrier animal. Humans are thought to become infected when they are exposed to contaminated dust from the nests or droppings of mice. The disease is not, however, passed between humans. Contaminated dust is often encountered when cleaning long-vacated dwellings, sheds, or other enclosed areas. The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that rodents carrying hantavirus have been found in at least twenty national parks and that it is possible that the virus is in all of the parks. Epidemiologists at the CDC suspect that campers and hikers may have a higher chance of contracting the disease than most people. This is due to the fact that they pitch tents on the forest floor and lay their sleeping bags down in musty cabins. So far, however, of the more than 100 cases that have been reported in the U.S., only two were directly linked to camping or hiking. Most people who are exposed have come into contact with rodent droppings in their own homes. The initial symptoms of hantavirus disease closely resemble influenza. The disease begins abruptly with fever, chills, muscle aches (myalgia), headache, nausea and vomiting, and malaise. A dry cough may be present. The fever may be higher in younger people than in older people. For a very short period, the infected person feels somewhat better, but this is followed within a day or two by an increased respiratory rate caused by a seepage of fluid into the lungs. The initial shortness of breath is subtle and the patient may be unaware of it, but progression is rapid. The patient ultimately develops respiratory failure. An effective treatment for hantavirus is not yet available. Even with intensive therapy, more than half of the diagnosed cases have been fatal. |
SP-600 from hell:need knobs, handles
Steve wrote:
Brian, I'm too chicken to hose down the SP-600. I've dealt with too many radios that had open IF transformers due to corrosion. I don't want to wash the mouse **** into those IF cans! I'll do it the hard way. No pain no gain! Sounds like a candiate for the dishwasher treatment. Believe it or not, several of our members report running really cruddy radios through the dishwasher with good results. You might do a Google Groups search to find the relevant details re sealing up transformers, etc. Bill |
SP-600 from hell:need knobs, handles
"Bill Jeffrey" wrote in message ... Steve wrote: Brian, I'm too chicken to hose down the SP-600. I've dealt with too many radios that had open IF transformers due to corrosion. I don't want to wash the mouse **** into those IF cans! I'll do it the hard way. No pain no gain! Sounds like a candiate for the dishwasher treatment. Believe it or not, several of our members report running really cruddy radios through the dishwasher with good results. You might do a Google Groups search to find the relevant details re sealing up transformers, etc. Bill It may not fit in a dishwasher. I spray em down with Simple Green and let sit for 1/2hr then rinse. Never had a problem. The military does it, did you know that? BH |
SP-600 from hell:need knobs, handles
In rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors Brian Hill wrote:
"Bill Jeffrey" wrote in message ... Steve wrote: Brian, I'm too chicken to hose down the SP-600. I've dealt with too many radios that had open IF transformers due to corrosion. I don't want to wash the mouse **** into those IF cans! I'll do it the hard way. No pain no gain! Sounds like a candiate for the dishwasher treatment. Believe it or not, several of our members report running really cruddy radios through the dishwasher with good results. You might do a Google Groups search to find the relevant details re sealing up transformers, etc. Bill It may not fit in a dishwasher. I spray em down with Simple Green and let sit for 1/2hr then rinse. Never had a problem. The military does it, did you know that? When did they change to Simple Green from duPont 409? We bought it by the palletload. -- ohnosecond. n: The shortest possible instant of time, far shorter than the so-called "Planck time", is the interval between hitting a key and realizing that one should *NOT* have hit _that_ key. |
SP-600 from hell:need knobs, handles
"Mike Andrews" wrote in message When did they change to Simple Green from duPont 409? We bought it by the palletload. -- ohnosecond. n: The shortest possible instant of time, far shorter than the so-called "Planck time", is the interval between hitting a key and realizing that one should *NOT* have hit _that_ key. I'm sure your right. I was just refering to the washing. I just think SG is good smelling and does a great job and is biodegradable. I think you can dribk the stuff and it wont kill ya? Don't hold me to it though! :) BH |
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wrote in message oups.com.. Brought it home and cleaned out the rats nests and left in the garage. Summer hit and the rat **** that had soaked into the wood stunk BIG time. Used javex to try to disinfect but no match for the smell. Ammonia (Javex) on urine is much like gasoline on fire. The urine smell has a big ammonia component. You need one of ammonia's enemies, such as chlorine or hydrogen peroxide. John H. |
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"Brenda Ann" wrote in message Don't spray chlorine bleach on fresh urine.. the resulting gas is NASTY.. And how do you know that Brenda? Why do I think kids or pets? : ) BH |
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"Brenda Ann" wrote in message ... -- Ammonia (Javex) on urine is much like gasoline on fire. The urine smell has a big ammonia component. You need one of ammonia's enemies, such as chlorine or hydrogen peroxide. Caveat.... Don't spray chlorine bleach on fresh urine.. the resulting gas is NASTY.. True- I should have said this MUST be done outside or under a fume hood. The peroxide is less noxious but it must be the 30% pool shock/ water treatment grade. Fabreze or proprietary enzyme treatments for urine work on milder cases if the wood is repeatedly saturated and allowed to dry. John H. |
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"Brenda Ann" wrote in message ... -- Say no to institutionalized interference. Just say NO to HD/IBOC! "Hagstar" wrote in message ... wrote in message oups.com.. Brought it home and cleaned out the rats nests and left in the garage. Summer hit and the rat **** that had soaked into the wood stunk BIG time. Used javex to try to disinfect but no match for the smell. Ammonia (Javex) on urine is much like gasoline on fire. The urine smell has a big ammonia component. You need one of ammonia's enemies, such as chlorine or hydrogen peroxide. Caveat.... Don't spray chlorine bleach on fresh urine.. the resulting gas is NASTY.. I found that out - if you do a google search on groups with this string "disinfect a cabinet javex" you'll find the thread I based this usage on. Brian -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
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To get rid of most odors, especially cat urine, combine an 8 oz. bottle of
Hydrogen Peroxide with a level teaspoon of Baking Soda, add a drop of any handsoap, pour on the affected area, rug, wood, concrete. Let it dry, a couple of applications may be needed. I've had more success with this than ANY store bought stuff. "Brenda Ann" wrote in message ... -- Say no to institutionalized interference. Just say NO to HD/IBOC! "Brian Hill" wrote in message ... "Brenda Ann" wrote in message Don't spray chlorine bleach on fresh urine.. the resulting gas is NASTY.. And how do you know that Brenda? Why do I think kids or pets? : ) Cats, specifically tomcats... |
SP-600 from hell:need knobs, handles
Steve wrote:
I'm sure you're right, but the JX-26 I restored last year has handles, and they appear to be original. The one I just got has holes in exactly the same place, and sure look like they were there originally. Is there a chance that some versions had them but most didn't? I have a JX-26 (R-274C) with handles. It is the only one of the 5 or 6 of these that I have with handles. I don't think they were add-ons, they appear to have always been there. -Scott |
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Don't spray chlorine bleach on fresh urine.. the resulting gas is NASTY...
Chlorine + ammonia = ammonium chloride (possibly other nasty stuff). Bleach bottles usually have a warning about mixing bleach with other cleaning agents, in particular those containing ammonia. |
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In article 14YUg.181401$FQ1.150430@attbi_s71,
TUFF says... Click here.... this stuff works to kill mouse odors http://www.xocorp.com/ There is a product called X-O .... like for X it Out if you will.. janitor supply places have it... this stuff you just spritz it onto chassis and wood and anyplace else that has mouse pee on it and the stuff neutralizes the smell completely... John k9uwa |
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Maybe it was covered and I missed it - any ideas for "roach" droppings,
etc.? I've used "commercial" "relay" cleaners with "some" success, but there is still that DISGUSTING residue. Fortunately, I've not had a lot of radios like that, but even two or three is too many. "John Goller, k9uwa" wrote in message news:fa8Vg.182943$FQ1.77605@attbi_s71... In article 14YUg.181401$FQ1.150430@attbi_s71, TUFF says... Click here.... this stuff works to kill mouse odors http://www.xocorp.com/ There is a product called X-O .... like for X it Out if you will.. janitor supply places have it... this stuff you just spritz it onto chassis and wood and anyplace else that has mouse pee on it and the stuff neutralizes the smell completely... John k9uwa |
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SpamFree wrote: Maybe it was covered and I missed it - any ideas for "roach" droppings, etc.? I've used "commercial" "relay" cleaners with "some" success, but there is still that DISGUSTING residue. Fortunately, I've not had a lot of radios like that, but even two or three is too many. Must be popular out here. Gateway Computers service center in Manhattan Beach, CA had an ENORMOUS sign on the wall near the service counter. "If your computer has roaches inside, you WILL be billed the FULL amount to de-infest this building." Jeff -- RESTRICTED AREA. Anyone intruding shall immediately become subject to the jurisdiction of military law. Intruders will be subject to lethal force, without warning, and on sight. USE OF DEADLY FORCE IS AUTHORIZED under the Internal Security Act of 1950. |
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Well, as some comedian often says - "There's your sign!" I guess it is
fitting....... I think I've only dealt with one mouse/rat issue. Actually, if I had my choice, I'd take the mouse/rat. Like I said, I've used commercial relay cleaners with some success but it doesn't clean it all out. Thought maybe someone had other ideas! "Jeffrey D Angus" wrote in message ... SpamFree wrote: Maybe it was covered and I missed it - any ideas for "roach" droppings, etc.? I've used "commercial" "relay" cleaners with "some" success, but there is still that DISGUSTING residue. Fortunately, I've not had a lot of radios like that, but even two or three is too many. Must be popular out here. Gateway Computers service center in Manhattan Beach, CA had an ENORMOUS sign on the wall near the service counter. "If your computer has roaches inside, you WILL be billed the FULL amount to de-infest this building." Jeff -- RESTRICTED AREA. Anyone intruding shall immediately become subject to the jurisdiction of military law. Intruders will be subject to lethal force, without warning, and on sight. USE OF DEADLY FORCE IS AUTHORIZED under the Internal Security Act of 1950. |
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William Sommerwerck wrote: Don't spray chlorine bleach on fresh urine.. the resulting gas is NASTY... Chlorine + ammonia = ammonium chloride (possibly other nasty stuff). Bleach bottles usually have a warning about mixing bleach with other cleaning agents, in particular those containing ammonia. Close but not quite. Ammonium chloride is a fairly harmless and non-volatile salt. I suppose that could be an ultimate product, but not the major problem. Bleach + ammonia -- CHLORINE GAS which will indeed ruin your day. This could be the same reaction a previous poster mentioned about putting bleach on pee - if the pee has broken down to ammonia OR there are nitrogen compounds in the pee that react similarly, you could get chlorine gas from that too. Had a Zenith console that was moused, I used some kind of cheap dollar store lavender flavored cleaner spray on it just to get the dirt off before going after the smell. Now whenever I use that stuff, I have a nausea reminiscent of the mouse pee. Turns out much of what I was smelling was the cheap perfume in the cleaning product, blended with pee. That product is now forever associated with mouse pee in my olfactory memory. Another funny story: I do some volunteer work in a barely-occupied warehouse, and the bathrooms hadn't been used forever. One night I poured sudsy ammonia in the urinals to let them soak. Next day another volunteer decides to go in there with a bottle of bleach! :-o He was not a happy man when the green chlorine fumes started wafting up. Tox |
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"William Sommerwerck" wrote in message . .. Don't spray chlorine bleach on fresh urine.. the resulting gas is NASTY... Chlorine + ammonia = ammonium chloride (possibly other nasty stuff). POSSIBLY ?!?!?!?!?!?! You forgot deadly chartreuse CHLORINE GAS ! John H. |
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Chlorine + ammonia = ammonium chloride (possibly other nasty stuff).
POSSIBLY ?!?!?!?!?!?! You forgot deadly chartreuse CHLORINE GAS ! I knew there was something else nasty in there (really!), but I just couldn't remember. Thanks for the correction. |
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