I've noticed that a number of the switches on my Remote are beginning to stick when pressed. Is this a sign they need replacing, or would some switch cleaner solve the problem?
Sticky Switches
- Stringtheorist
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How long have you had it?
Those switches should last hella long!
Did anything get spilled on it?
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Over a year now. Nothing spilled as far as I know.
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I'd open a ticket before spraying with any cleaner, that'd probably work in the short term but they might be going bad too.
They should have lots of life though, at least a few hundred thousand switches, some are in the millions?
Please let us know what you decide / find out?
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Mine were doing the same thing after about 15 gigs. Nothing ever spilled on it... I just sprayed a small amount of WD40 directly into the button and it did the trick.
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I wouldnt spray WD40 on the switches. This is not good for electrics!!!!
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I did sprayed WD40 too, just on the "neck" of the switch.
Worked good.
Always did this. Just dont get it drowned in WD40. -
Support suggested to use oil so I put some drops of 3-in-1 on the shaft of each switch. So far it seems to have done the trick.
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WD40 is as useful for devices as water for humans
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WD40 is as useful for devices than water for humans
Water for humans is extremely useful.
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Water for humans is extremely useful.Or what do you mean?
I just wanted to emphasize how useful WD40 is, for so many applications
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I just ran across this thread today.
I do not recommend using any lubricants that are not rated for electrical contacts. I know of someone who used WD-40 on an old, but expensive, mixer board resulting in destroying every pot and slider it came in contact with. WD-40 might solve the mechanical problem of the switch, but could potentially work its way into the electrical contact portion of the switch and create damage that may require replacing the switch. If this hasn't happened to you, you are lucky.
Di-electric grease might be a good candidate. Get advice from an electronics professional before lubricating your electronics with whatever is available in your household. Many lubricants have solvents in their formulas that are definitely dangerous to electronics.
Di-electric grease and tuner cleaner are two that are rated for electrical switches and connectors. There are probably others.
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Professional cleaning of switches and buttons can be achieved with CAIG DeOxIT D5S-6.
It's not cheap, but it's worth the price.
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I've noticed that a number of the switches on my Remote are beginning to stick when pressed. Is this a sign they need replacing, or would some switch cleaner solve the problem?
If the remote is out of warranty you need to figure out if it is the springs on the foot button or the buttons on the pcb board , or you need to clear the flash memory on your kemper or decrease files. If you ever spray anything in it only use deoxit brand products , and sparingly. Sometimes high concentrate isopropyl alcohol works well but it will likely be hard on the actual white button.