PDP11/23+ goes on (and submission for FAQ)

[Paul Koning]

>>>>> "Tom" == Tom Jennings <tomj at wps.com> writes:

 Tom> * 99% anhydrous alcohol -- NOT drug-store alcohol.

The usual substance is isopropyl alcohol (isopropanol).  You didn't
mention that -- did you mean to suggest ethanol?  I suppose that would
work, too.

Note that anhydrous ethanol won't stay anhydrous very long; it will
quickly transform itself into 96% ethanol + 4% water.  I'm not sure
how big a problem that would be.  From vague memories, I think
isopropanol doesn't do that.

 Tom> * Disposable nylon gloves $?

Nylon, as in woven nylon?  I haven't seen those.  Disposable vinyl
gloves are easy to find, I have a box sitting around the kitchen.
There are also latex gloves; that doesn't seem like a good idea
because those tend to have powder on them, and also because latex
isn't all that stable.

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Very nice description on the cleaning procedure.  I've seen it done by
professionals with good results.

There are pack cleaning devices that don't actually clean packs -- a
better name would be pack inspection devices.  Among other things,
they have a bright light, and a set of long skinny tilting mirrors you
can use to see the entire pack surface.

    paul