DeOXIT outside the USA

Started by Sympodius, August 18, 2009, 11:15:12 AM

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Sympodius

I've just tried to acquire some of the 'miracle spray' that keeps the MCK working well, but it appears that Amazon and CAIG's own site won't ship to the UK. They gave me the following details for purchasing in the UK:

PROBUS ELECTRONICS LTD,
FINDON,
SOUTHILL LANE,
EASTCOTE,
PINNER MIDDLESEX  HA5 2EQ

+44 (0)20 8866 7272  TEL
+44 (0)20 8866 2999  FAX

warren@probus.freeserve.co.uk 

Contact:  Warren Rowe

There is no website to buy on-line. I was just wondering if anyone else outside the USA had info on getting DeOXIT in their country.

And, just to help me, if there were any shops selling it in the UK.
Time is not now; space is not here;
thoughts are not existence; and life not always clear ...


Gibson SG Voodoo (Serial: 00294552)
Gibson Les Paul Dark Fire (Serial: DF 0683)

MCK-fgn

Dark Fire Initial Check Out  - Q/A
https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=31267.0

Caig DeOxit - Buy now before you need it !!!
https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=31707.0

Sympodius

Ah, MCK... you always make me happy :)
Time is not now; space is not here;
thoughts are not existence; and life not always clear ...


Gibson SG Voodoo (Serial: 00294552)
Gibson Les Paul Dark Fire (Serial: DF 0683)

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Sympodius

Awesome! Clearly I'm not looking hard enough or you guys are amazing... probably both.
Time is not now; space is not here;
thoughts are not existence; and life not always clear ...


Gibson SG Voodoo (Serial: 00294552)
Gibson Les Paul Dark Fire (Serial: DF 0683)

hoopyfrood

#5
Beware. The Dark Fire is just a clever marketing ploy created by Henry. He's got shares in Caig Industries and has developed the DF in order to boost DeOxit sales. :D
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Elantric-fgn

Other sources for Caig DeOxit (some USA, Some global)

Google:
http://www.google.com/search?q=Caig+DeOxit&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a



Guitar Center
http://www.guitarcenter.com/Search/Default.aspx?src=caig+deoxit&o=5&ipp=25&source=4WWRWXGB



Amazon
http://www.google.com/search?q=Caig+DeOxit&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a

Parts Express
http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=341-200

Musicians friend
http://accessories.musiciansfriend.com/product/CAIG-DeoxIT-D5-Spray-Contact-Cleaner-Rejuvenator-5-oz.?sku=429167

Sweetwater
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/DeoxITgold

Markertek
http://www.markertek.com/Caig-Laboratories-Inc.xhtml



SOS Article
http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/aug98/articles/bencounters.html


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CAIG LABORITORIES DEOXIT AND PROGOLD CONTACT ENHANCEMENT TREATMENTS
Caig Laboratories Deoxit & Progold Contact Enhancement Treatments
Published in SOS August 1998
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As studio systems become more complex, analogue signal degradation caused by poor signal connections becomes a serious problem, especially in vulnerable areas such as patchbays. Conventional contact cleaning sprays often make the problem worse, because many use a sticky, greasy formulation which attracts and traps dust. A better solution is to use one of the more advanced contact enhancement treatments such as Tweek, Stabilant 22 or Deoxit, the last of which is under test here.

Deoxit claims to improve conductivity by cleaning away thin films of surface oxide and by preventing further oxidisation. It is not sticky or oily, and unlike some of the very expensive contact enhancers, it is cost-effective to apply by spray, though it also comes in applicator pens and as pre-soaked wipes.

For general-purpose use, Deoxit comes as a 5% solution in what seems to be an alcohol base. However, it is possible to buy a metered dispenser of 100% Deoxit as well as full-strength wipes, syringe dispensers and pen applicators. For the purposes of this review, I used the Deoxit D5 Mini Spray, which contains 20ml of 5% Deoxit powered by a CFC-free propellant. I also tried some of the wipes, which are very convenient for treating jack plugs and similar exposed connectors.

Intermittent patchbay connections are a fact of life, especially if you use budget quarter-inch jack patchbays, but wiping or spraying the jack plug with Deoxit prior to insertion cures most problems instantly. Dirty normalising contacts are a bit trickier to treat, as you need to get behind the patchbay and spray directly into the contacts, but this again brings about a rapid cure that seems to last for a long time before treatment is needed again. Other areas that benefit from Deoxit cleaning are guitar jack sockets and the phono connections on the back of DAT machines and soundcards. It may even be beneficial to treat the earth pins of your mains plugs as a low-impedance ground path is vital to effective screening.

For gold-plated connectors, Caig Laboratories have developed ProGold, which is a little more 'tweaky' than Deoxit. The benefits are similar, but in addition, ProGold claims to be able to penetrate the microscopic pores found in thin gold plating, allowing it to bond to the metal beneath, and preventing corrosion building up between the base metal and the plating. Tarnishing is prevented, and as with Deoxit, there's a full range of applicator types and a choice of 5% or full-strength solutions. Again, I tested it with a 20ml Mini Spray and some wipes. The immediate benefits are similar to those of Deoxit, and in the case of badly tarnished connectors, the difference in audio quality can be quite noticeable. ProGold could be usefully applied to gold jack sockets, gold phonos and circuit board edge connectors, although it is important not to spray any kind of cleaner in the vicinity of a capacitor mic capsule due to the extremely high impedances involved.

Given the effectiveness of these cleaners, Deoxit in particular should be a part of every studio owner's survival kit. Inexpensive sampler kits of both ProGold and Deoxit are available containing both 20ml sprays and wipes. Paul White

. . . the future ain't what it used to be . . .


Zummooz-fgn

Hi  just  found  this  on  Ebay  in  Melbourne  ( AUS ).......Caig  DeoxIT - D5%  Power  Booster - 100%  Solution  (AUS $75.00)  Is  this  the  same  stuff  other's   are  using  for  DF ?  Is  this  what  I  need   for  DF  ? 

Thanks  in  advance 
Cheers
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MCK-fgn

That's the one I use. In my case it came in a 25ml plastic container with a thin long needle like tip which makes it easy to get it to where its needed. Usually you only need a drop at a time so that bottle is going to last you a long time. Quite steep price in Aus though I must say!
Dark Fire Initial Check Out  - Q/A
https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=31267.0

Caig DeOxit - Buy now before you need it !!!
https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=31707.0

Zummooz-fgn

Thanks  MCK

Yes  it's  how  you  described  it. Sounds  the  same. Mmmm  ( Pricey $$$$)  Thats  Down  under  for  ya.  Am  trying  to  locate  elsewhere  1st.

Thanks  again  Cheers
Q... What kind of advice can you give me ?   Tommy Emmanuel's reply ....

You move your hand Up and Down that long bit and the music comes out of that Big Black Box behind you !!

MCK-fgn

Well at least you can get it if you needed it. I had to order it from UK.
Dark Fire Initial Check Out  - Q/A
https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=31267.0

Caig DeOxit - Buy now before you need it !!!
https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=31707.0

Elantric-fgn

. . . the future ain't what it used to be . . .