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Hosa D5S-6 CAIG DeoxIT 5% Spray Contact Cleaner, 5 oz.
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Brand | HOSA |
Item Form | Aerosol |
Scent | Hosa |
Specific Uses For Product | Contact |
Material Feature | Spray |
About this item
- Cleans, protects, lubricates, and improves conductivity: rejuvenates and enhances electrical connections for clearer audio and better performance
- Fast-acting deoxidizing solution: removes dust, debris, oxidation, and corrosion from metal surfaces, restoring contact and reducing noise
- Safe for use on all metal connectors and contacts: will not harm plastics or other materials, and non-returnable due to hazmat safety reasons
- Versatile and compatible with any audio equipment: ideal for use on connectors, contacts, switches, potentiometers, and other metal surfaces in musical instruments, pedals, amps, mixers, and more
- Convenient and easy to use: comes in a 5 oz. aerosol spray can with an adjustable valve applicator, providing flushing action and evaporating within 2-3 minutes
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Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 21.3 x 13 x 16.5 inches; 5.01 ounces
- Item model number : D5S-6
- Date First Available : September 16, 2002
- Manufacturer : Hosa
- ASIN : B00006LVEU
- Country of Origin : China
- Best Sellers Rank: #451 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive)
- #3 in Electrical Cleaners
- Customer Reviews:
Product Description
Product Description
The DeoxIT contact cleaner is a fast-acting deoxidizing solution. This D5S6 contact cleaner spray was designed for use as a general treatment for connectors, contacts, and other metal surfaces. More than just any contact cleaner, DeoxIT chemically improves electrical connections to ensure clean and clear sounds. The D5S6 DeoxIT is an essential accessory every musician must have.
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Hosa D5S6 DeoxIT Contact Cleaner
DeoxIT® is a fast-acting deoxidizing solution designed for use as a general treatment for connectors, contacts, and other metal surfaces. More than a contact cleaner, DeoxIT chemically improves electrical connections.
- Cleans, protects, lubricates, and improves conductivity
- Reduces intermittent connections, arcing, and RFI as well as wear and abrasion
- Safe for use on all metal connectors and contacts and will not harm plastics
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Ingredients
5% DeoxIT® (active ingredient), 75% odorless mineral spirits (carrier solvent), 20% propellant
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Specifications
- Volume: 5 oz
- Model: D5S-6
Hosa D5S-6
CAIG DeoxIT Contact Cleaner, 5 oz
DeoxIT is a fast-acting deoxidizing solution designed for use as a general treatment for connectors, contacts, and other metal surfaces. More than a contact cleaner, DeoxIT chemically improves electrical connections.
As the leading supplier of analog and digital connectivity solutions to the musical instrument, broadcast, theater, and professional audio/video industries, our products are manufactured to meet or exceed the demands of today’s professional.
- Cleans, protects, lubricates, and improves conductivity
- Reduces intermittent connections, arcing, and RFI as well as wear and abrasion
- Safe for use on all metal connectors and contacts and will not harm plastics
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Promise of QualityWe are committed to providing high quality products that meet or exceed our customers’ expectations through unparalleled value, industry leading service, and continual improvement of our business processes. |
MissionAt Hosa, we are passionate about providing solutions to fulfill our customers’ needs through excellent service and superior value. |
HistoryFounded in 1984, Hosa Technology established itself by bringing to the industry something it sorely needed: adaptors, many adaptors. As we turn to the future, Hosa stands firm on the promise to serve you, the customer. |
About Hosa Technology
Headquartered in Buena Park, CA, Hosa Technology, Inc. is the leading supplier of analog and digital connectivity solutions to the musical instrument and professional audio industries. Since the company’s inception in 1984, Hosa Technology’s consumer-driven inventory has expanded to include a full line of audio, video, and computer products. Enthusiasts and professionals alike rely upon Hosa Technology to deliver world-class performance and value both on the stage and in the studio.
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Customers like the versatility of the cleaning agent. They say it's great for electronics maintenance and restoration projects, and is especially good for pots and tuners. They also mention it'll work quickly and easily with minimal effort. Customers are happy with the performance, quality, and sound quality. However, some customers have reported issues with leakage. Opinions are mixed on scratch resistance, and value.
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Customers are satisfied with the performance of the cleaning agent. They mention that it works well, is easy to apply, and produces great results. Some say that it eliminates 99% of electrical issues with static and scratchiness. They also say that the product works well on volume controls and wafer switches, and that it improves the reliability of virtually any connector. Customers are also happy that it does not conduct any current, so it will not damage any component.
"...Works great. (Do it outside if you can; you don't really want to breathe this stuff.)..." Read more
"...them onto their wires, and it lowers the mating forces and improves the reliability of virtually any connector.It truly is special stuff...." Read more
"...that the review would ask me to rate these attributes.Works extremely well as described.Pricey but good...." Read more
"This stuff is like magic. That said, the little tube will not stay in the spray nozzle so you have to use two hands when you spray...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the contact cleaner. They mention that it works great for cleaning and protecting electrical connections. Some say that it lubricates switches, sliders, and faders. They also say that the product is better than most electric contact cleaners they've tried. Additionally, customers also mention that the contact cleaning agent works well for cleaning battery corrosion in flashlights, remote controls, and other items.
"...Great product for cleaning electrical connections...." Read more
"...I even used it on my trailer hook ups. It leaves a protective coating after it cleans...." Read more
"This stuff is bar none the best electrical connector cleaner out there in a can...." Read more
"...It seems to do a great job of cleaning and protecting electrical connectors...." Read more
Customers like the sound quality of the cleaning agent. They say the sound is still amazing, the noise is gone, scratchy sounds are gone, and static is no longer on the channels. The bass is much more defined, the treble is clearer, and there is no pickup volume issues. They also have crystal clear stereo from both channels and no cutting in and out.
"...runner no longer flicker, my head unit doesn't have static and is crystal clear, and my windows roll up and down just like the day she left the..." Read more
"...Very safe and easy to use. Everything sounds perfect without a hint of static or dropout." Read more
"If u don’t own a can buy it! Eliminates noise on all my audio connections. Rejuvenates old phone chargers!" Read more
"Sprayed into my fender….and like magic, cleared all the knob noise…. Pickups sound like new." Read more
Customers find the cleaning agent very easy to use. They say it works fast and is simple to apply with the built-in nozzle. Customers also say it's a quick and easy fix for rust buildup and makes the faders much easier to use and plug in. Overall, customers are happy with the product's ease of use and recommend it to others.
"...I sprayed some of this and it fixed the issues almost immediately...." Read more
"...Bam! worked instantly. Also fixed a scratchy volume slider dial on a portable speaker using the same method." Read more
"...Very safe and easy to use. Everything sounds perfect without a hint of static or dropout." Read more
"This was very easy to use to remove some crackling noise in the pots of my vintage receiver. Does the job!!" Read more
Customers like the versatility of the cleaning agent. They say it's great for electronics maintenance and restoration projects, treating old electrical contacts in vintage cars, and for guitar and amp electronics. It's also good for pots and tuners, and effective on small engine electrical contacts. Customers also mention that it'll clean and restore contacts that have suffered from age-related corrosion.
"...It truly is special stuff. It's indispensable for technicians, manufacturers, audiophiles, etc...." Read more
"This is the best, not the cheapest contact cleaner. Excellent for sensitive electronics or classic car electrical connections and just everyday..." Read more
"...No more bad contacts! I walked over to a lock and popped in my key, and it worked beautifully the first time...." Read more
"...It's also very useful for older computers - the jacks on the sound cards often oxidize over time, causing the same type of crackling and static...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the cleaning agent. Some mention it's well worth the cost, while others say it'll waste expensive liquid.
"...This size can is the best value for your buck...." Read more
"...Though, like other similar products, it is pricey, it works as intended. I'm knocking off one star for application ease...." Read more
"This is the best, not the cheapest contact cleaner...." Read more
"...Excellent value for the dollar.Also low odder. It is a very thin consistency...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the scratch resistance of the cleaning agent. Some mention that it removes scratchiness and restores proper performance of old audio equipment, while others say that all the pots were scratchy and even certain adjustments would cut out audio.
"...Bam! worked instantly. Also fixed a scratchy volume slider dial on a portable speaker using the same method." Read more
"Scratchy volume control? Un-smooth lighting dimmer?..." Read more
"...No more scratchy scratch!" Read more
"...The Nikko was very dirty, had scratchy source controls and balance controls, and channels dropping off during FM and phono use...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the leakage of the cleaning agent. They mention that it leaks all over and wastes a lot of product. The swing-up spray nozzle tends to leak and waste cleaner, and the spray head is dripping all over the place. Once the oily fluid leaks into your device, it's practically impossible to remove. The stuff dribbles out of the tube and if the potentiometer you want to clean needs to be cleaned, it would only dribble out. The batteries had leaked, and resulting gunk cemented the battery carrier.
"...The second time it blasted out like a rocket and sprayed all over the guitar, my desk and myself. Should be WAY easier to use." Read more
"...The stuff dribbled out of the tube and if the potentiometer you want to clean needs to be sprayed in an upward direction, it's a waste because it..." Read more
"...They are all wet and even have liquid in around the view screen, but that goes away after a while - bottom line is that this stuff cleaned all those..." Read more
"...Fluid dripped and ran off the bottom of the can and had to super glue the spray cap on, it kept falling off...." Read more
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I'd found out about it from a magazine back then called Audio Amateur and at that time, the similar product was called Cramolin. As with DeoxIT, it came in a red and a blue variety. The blue is/was a preservative for newly manufactured contacts and the red is/was a cleaner and preservative. Theoretically, the blue may provide longer/better protection while the red is better for cleaning and restoring contacts which are already oxidized.
You can clean contacts with the red, then remove it, then treat with the blue to get the best protection of already oxidized contacts, but in practice, the red alone works so well that it's extremely effective to simply clean and treat the contacts in one step using only the red. As a result, I use about one can of blue for every ten or more cans of the red. For most uses, most folks only need the red (D) variety. I don't want that to make it sound like I go through cans and cans of the stuff, but since I work in the electronics field, I do use a lot more than most people.
As has been mentioned in several other reviews, you need very little of it to do most jobs. A single can will last a very long time even for someone who is constantly working on a lot of equipment.
After finding out how well it worked on audio connections and potentiometers, I introduced the folks at the electronics company where I worked to it. All of the technicians and engineers were amazed and it soon became a staple. We designed, manufactured, installed, and serviced various telemetry and process control equipment. A lot of this gear as well as equipment made by others that we were called upon to service was in areas with corrosive atmospheres like oilfield, refinery, water/wastewater treatment, laboratory, and other locations where hydrogen sulfide, chlorine, hydrochloric acid fumes, etc., are present, leading to lots of contact-related problems.
It's been extremely effective over these many years, and although the name and formula has changed since the "Cramolin" days, the new stuff seems to still be very good.
I've also used it on very high voltage connectors and one of the amazing properties of it is that while it improves contact integrity and lowers contact resistance dramatically, it does not break down and cause leakage or flashover when used on high voltage systems. I've used it for years on photomultiplier tube and Geiger tube devices (radiation survey and monitoring equipment), and never had any problems with it. These systems usually operate with bias voltages between 900 and 1500 Volts, but sometimes run up to 2500V.
A fantastic example of how it works was something we did many years ago where we had a batch of very old thermal self-resetting circuit breaker devices in a system. The problem was that they had silver contacts. Silver itself is the best conductor of all elements, but it is very reactive and oxidizes (tarnishes) very easily. These devices were sealed and "non-repairable". But their contact resistance was unacceptably high.
I mixed a solution of Cramolin Red and a solvent (probably Freon TF back in those days), put it in a glass jar, and simply dropped these breakers into it and kept them submerged until the bubbles stopped coming out to make sure they were totally flooded with the solution. We then took them out, letting the fluid run back out of them, and then rapped them on a desk a dozen times or so to make the contacts inside "jiggle" a bit. That was enough to let the Cramolin work its way between the closed contacts.
Measuring a number of these breakers before and after the treatment, the resistances started out between 100 and 200 milliohms. After treating them, the typical resistance went down to around 6 milliohms! The high current and low voltage these devices needed to carry meant that the voltage drops across them had been unacceptably high, but post-treatment, they operated beautifully. And stayed that way for years.
Various other contacts which would heat up and cause other problems prior to treatment operated cool and with extremely low voltage drops after treatment.
I've personally "repaired" countless potentiometers, switches, and various connectors over the years with this stuff.
We call it "Technician in a Can", and it lives up to that name. I pre-treat a LOT of contacts prior to crimping them onto their wires, and it lowers the mating forces and improves the reliability of virtually any connector.
It truly is special stuff. It's indispensable for technicians, manufacturers, audiophiles, etc. If I had a 55 gallon drum of it, I could take entire pre-amps and other audio gear and dunk it to fix all of the bad switch contacts and pots in one quick operation. :)
The only thing that's a minor issue is that as with any contact cleaner that has (or is nothing but) a solvent, it will flush away the viscous goo that's often used to make a potentiometer have a "silky" feel to it when rotating. So when you're treating a pot, it's best to try not to allow any to get to the shaft/bushing part of the pot if you want to preserve the grease that's in that annulus.
But it often totally fixes a "scratchy" pot by simply getting it on the resistive pad and then running the pot back and forth a dozen times or so.
As with so many things, for some reason, manufacturers just love to make pot wipers with silver plating. Bad idea! But all too common. Once that wiper tarnishes, the pot will sound awful since silver oxide is an insulator. The DeoxIT usually allows that oxide layer to be removed by simply rotating the pot a dozen times or so, and then it coats the wiper and the resistive element, preventing future problems and leaving the pot working/sounding excellent.
Anyhow, all I can say is that this product has served me extremely well for nearly 40 years, and I highly recommend it.
Since then, I've used it on all my vintage HiFi pieces. I use the Fader version on potentiometers and this product on switches and contacts like headphone jacks. I had some potentiometers that didn't rotate easily. Since treating them, they rotate like new.
Keep a can around. Use it sparingly since you don't need a lot.
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I use it on everything on my boat from trailer lights to fuse block , trolling motor , and even sonar connectors. I cleaned a cordless drill charger and battery with it and it started working again.
Be sure and fallow instructions that’s very important.
I am a little disappointed that this can didn’t come with the nice flip up straw. It didn’t come with anything but the wide spray tip like a paint can. This causes me to use more than needed as well as get it on items it shouldn’t be on.
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The next occasion was a few weeks ago and purchasing the Hosa Deoxit spray from Amazon.ca for a problem in my home studio. Similar results, perhaps not as dramatic, but the deal is this: it cleans and clears anything out of the way of the audio signal path. With no impediments, no sludge or oxidized soldering jobs, connections, etc the result is better, fuller, clearer sound devoid of those snaps, crackles, etc. Follow directions. Do not use and operate a motor vehicle. Seeing if you're alert. Tbw