But the question was for tape decks, not tape! :-)
<L>
Lou Judson
Intuitive Audio
415-883-2689
On Apr 16, 2016, at 12:46 PM, Dennis Rooney <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Alcohol of surgical grade is a useful cleaner for transport constituents
> but unsuitable for cleaning acetate tapes. Heptane, like all solvents,
> should only be used in a well-ventilated area with limited periods of
> exposure. Although flammable, it is safe to use unless one is smoking while
> using it.
>
> DDR
>
> On Sat, Apr 16, 2016 at 3:39 PM, Lou Judson <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
>> Alcohol is fine, available at drug stores, and cheaper anbd safer. 91% at
>> least, 99% if you can find it.
>>
>> <L>
>> Lou Judson
>> Intuitive Audio
>> 415-883-2689
>>
>> On Apr 16, 2016, at 10:16 AM, H D Goldman <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi Jan,
>>>
>>> While I’ll leave it to others to comment on the effectiveness of this
>> approach, I want to make sure you recognize that you will be essentially
>> working with gasoline. Safety & health concerns are both significant
>> issues.
>>>
>>> Perhaps the system is better contained than I envision but please do not
>> under estimate just how volatile & flammable this chemical is.
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>>
>>> Duane Goldman
>>>
>>> H D Goldman Lagniappe Chemicals Ltd.
>>> PO Box 37066 St. Louis, MO 63141 USA
>>> v/f 314 205 1388 [log in to unmask]
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> On Apr 16, 2016, at 11:00 AM, Jan Myren <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Hello!
>>>>
>>>> A good firnd of mine reccomend Heptane for cleaning tape heads on reel
>> to reel machines. The sort to buy at the chemists. Is this reccomendable or
>> is it not good??
>>>>
>>>> All the best
>>>> Jan Myren
>>>
>>
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