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Posted by Ken Lackner (Member # 1002) on 07-04-2002, 12:37 PM:
I always clean splicers with lighter fluid. I've never had a problem getting the gunk off the blade and perf cutter. Yesterday I clenaed the splicers at my new theater for the first time. I used an off-brand lighter fluid. I needed to do a little more scrubbing than usual to get the gunk off. Could it be the brand of lighter fluid, or perhaps could it be the brand of tape we use? Or both?
Posted by Scott Norwood (Member # 30) on 07-04-2002, 02:05 PM:
What type of tape are you using? Clear Neumade tape seems to leave less gunk than any other type.
Posted by Greg Mueller (Member # 17) on 07-04-2002, 03:04 PM:
Try a cleaner called Energine. It's a spot remover (white 8oz can)and can be had in the cleaning section of better drug stores (We have "Long's" locally). It's 100% Naphtha, which is the stuff in lighter fluid that does the cleaning for you. Energine is also cheaper than lighter fluid. Don't snort it------------------
Greg Mueller
Amateur Astronomer, Machinist, Filmnut http://www.muellersatomics.com/
Posted by Ken Layton (Member # 133) on 07-04-2002, 03:08 PM:
Yes, there is a difference between brands of lighter fluid when used for removing adheisives. I only use RONSONOL brand as it seems to work the best.
Posted by Brad Miller (Member # 2) on 07-04-2002, 04:02 PM:
Ken, if you stick EXCLUSIVELY to clear Neumade tape, you can use your splicers daily and only have the need to clean them perhaps once a year. ALL other tapes leave residue and clog up the splicer punches.Anyone who wishes to contest that, please send me a sample roll of what they think is superior to the Neumade and I'll do a full review. Be forewarned, I am damned picky about residue!
Posted by Ken Lackner (Member # 1002) on 07-04-2002, 04:10 PM:
I have no idea what kind of tape it is, nor do I make the purchasing decisions for my company. I simplyy wanted to know if it could make a difference. Apparently it does. Judging by what Brad said, it apparently is not Nuemade!
Posted by Brad Miller (Member # 2) on 07-04-2002, 04:26 PM:
Neumade's core says "Neutape" on it. CPI's tape says "CPI" on it. Hudson Photographic's tape says "QuickSplice" on it. and so forth and so on. Does the cores of your roll not have anything printed on it?
Posted by Matthew Bailey (Member # 601) on 07-04-2002, 05:32 PM:
I guees some use naptha to clean projectors,it's just that you need to keepit away from certain things in the projector I am wonderining can you use naptha to clean out a Simplex oil pump & filter?