CAIG LABORATORIES DeoxIT Sampler Kit

As far as I can tell so far, the corrosion prevention is okay. The Gold fluid included is almost a waste since I’ve yet to encounter gold contacts. The red cleaner seems to dissolve corrosion and provide a “clean” contact well enough, although I prefer to initially scrub most fluff off with a toothbrush and sticking, hardened stuff with tiny steel picks or brushes or brass brushes to the extent that I can.I’m a bit confused as to whether the blue stuff is needed after I’ve used the red, since the red claims to clean and also protect. The included Q-tip like devices may be useful for probing crevices but there’s really not enough of them. And if the red or blue are protective, why do we need the “grease”? Maybe preventive for new devices if one thinks of it when activating new electronics.My one certain gripe is the size of the clear plastic container. It’s handy enough for storing, but is a pain to get closed back up after a job. Just a smidge more room would be nice so I don’t have to fight to get the lid closed. I finally opted to keep the tube of grease elsewhere, hoping it doesn’t get lost on my cluttered workbench. Also, the instructions on the bottles wear off after a little use since they’re partly on the lid that has to be turned with fingers.I’m thinking that the regular homeowner may only really need a decent sized bottle of the red De-Oxit, a box of Kemtech wipes, and a tube of electric grease useful for larger projects. But indeed this kit was otherwise a good introduction to electronics anti-corrosion efforts. Just consider my comments before deciding what you may actually need for the money.

This stuff is like a miracle drug for electrical contacts. I rebuild old radios (1920-1950 types) and a lot of the switches and volume controls are simply nowhere to be found. I have used this type of anti-oxidizer for over 50 years (used to be called Cramolin) with excellent results. The newer product does not have the questionable compounds in it and meets EPA standards so it is safe. You use very little, I have a small syringe that I use and it works great.

I was interested in this product because my 20 year old motorhome has started having connection issues especially with the exterior quick connects.This kit has good sample choices for metals used and both the fuses and the connectors are in multiple environmental locations.The set covers most if not all of the reachable engine and house connections and fuses. I have also started used the gold cleaner on our Iphones. Yes, these chemicals do work.

This brought a 20 year old mixer back to life. Liberal usage on the contacts got rid of scratching and popping in lieu of soldering new contacts.

The item was received in good condition within the expected delivery window.