[KJ]

I'm looking for advice on removing Silclear residue from the outlets of my BPT power conditioner.

I applied Silclear to the power cords of my amp, pre-amp and source as well as the IEC outlet on the BPT unit itself with everything working just fine.  Since I had power to spare, I decided to turn the unit off and plug in my TV.  Upon powering the BPT up again (with no attached devices), the unit would hum and the on/off switch would immediately turn off.

I decided to clean off the Silclear from the IEC with q-tips and some nail polish remover just to be sure it wasn't the cause.  Upon turning the unit back on without any devices connected, the on/off light switch went out and power is no longer being fed to the outlets.  Chris from BPT is sending me a new on/off switch au gratis (thanks Chris!).  However, I'd like to take preventative measures and eliminate any chance of Silclear being the problem.

I have already tried a new power cord to no avail, but I am assuming the on/off switch is dead.  Any suggestions outside of using an artists brush and some kerosene/white gas?

Thanks!

-KJ

[John Casler]

Hi KJ,

You might call MapleShade and ask them.

PHONE: Call 1-888-CDMAPLE toll-free. A human being answers the phone during regular business hours (approximately 9:30 am to 8pm EST). If your reach our voice mail, leave your name and daytime telephone number. Your call will be returned promptly.

[rosconey]

my silclear sheet says-

silclear is easy to dissolve and remove with a q-tip dipped in kerosene or white gas(or achohol,though this takes more rubbing)


as per my legal team i hold no responsability for your actions

[brj]

The problem is that you can't fit a q-tip into a duplex outlet...

[rosconey]

know you know what cleaner to use just add some imagination-
-maybe a  gas soaked thin cloth  rag and a piece of flat material that fits into the slot like cardboard, plastic dart tip(think like a 18month old child) work it in and out a few times.

[KJ]

I've tried contacting Pierre at MapleShade.  No luck getting a response back thus far.  I'm trying to determine if the kerosene/white gas will actually dissolve ALL the Silclear or just the grease.  I'm guessing I need to swab everything as much as possible.  Time to start wittling a little stick I guess.

-KJ

[John Casler]

I'm looking for advice on removing Silclear residue from the outlets of my BPT power conditioner.

I applied Silclear to the power cords of my amp, pre-amp and source as well as the IEC outlet on the BPT unit itself with everything working just fine.  Since I had power to spare, I decided to turn the unit off and plug in my TV.  Upon powering the BPT up again (with no attached devices), the unit would hum and the on/off switch would immediately turn off.

I decided to clean off the Silclear from the IEC ...

Hi Kevin,

A couple other thoughts.

I don't think the SilClear is the problem.

In fact likely it was the surge when you turned the unit back on.

I had my BP3.5 wired "around" the power switch, since there is really no use for it except an emergency powerdown.

Actually it is best to plug the 3.5 into the wall and then with each component "TURNED OFF", plug it into the 3.5.

Then turn on the individual components waiting a few moments in between each component and up to 30 seconds if you have an amp you plugging into it.

Never Plug the 3.5 into the wall with all (or even any) of the components plugged in and turned on.

What you want is a small and steady power draw and not a rush or surge.

[KJ]

John,

When I tried to flip the power switch of my BPT back on (after plugging in the tv), none of the components were powered up.  So, the order in which things happened were as follows:

1) Powered off all connected devices as well as BPT
2) Plugged in unpowered TV and powered BPT back up
3) BPT on/off switch lit, unit hummed a brief moment and switched off
4) Unplugged everything and waited 24 hours for capacitors to drain
5) Cleaned IEC and L9 power cord as much as possible
6) Powered up BPT - switch lit, went dark and remained in "on" position with no power being fed to outlets

That's what made me wonder if an outlet had somehow been bridged via Silclear.  Is that possible in an outlet?

-KJ

[John Casler]

That's what made me wonder if an outlet had somehow been bridged via Silclear. Is that possible in an outlet? ...

Hmmmm,  Sounds to me like the switch just failed.

Unless you really slathered on the SilClear and "thinned" it with something, it would seem unlikely that it would "migrate" far enough to cause a short.

[KJ]

Unless you really slathered on the SilClear and "thinned" it with something, it would seem unlikely that it would "migrate" far enough to cause a short.

Chris from BPT mentioned that unless I used a trowel to shovel in the Silclear the outlets should be fine.     Guess I'll wait for the new switch to arrive and hope for the best.  Chris' level of support is nothing short of outstanding.  This unit was purchased used and he is extending parts to me courtesy of BPT.  Time to test my soldering skills.  

-KJ