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Opened an old scientific instrument to see if it works... (lemmy.ca)
submitted 10 months ago by troyunrau@lemmy.ca to c/electronics@discuss.tchncs.de
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Instrument is a Geonics EM16 VLF receiver, using in the mineral exploration industry to find buried linear conductors.

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[โ€“] TotalFat@lemmy.world 10 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Lots of good suggestions already, but you could also try oxalic acid aka Barkeeps Friend. It's pretty mild and works wonders on metals.

[โ€“] troyunrau@lemmy.ca 3 points 10 months ago

I use citric acid on a lot of connectors when the pins are corroded (for the same reason). Revived a lot of cables that way. Good advice :)