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[goonie227]

I Went to Radio Shack and got a new Yconnector with gold end and my problem went away.

[bryant]

Ah, good, because those y-connectors almost always go bad in a short time (not sure why, though). A good solid gold end deal did the trick I see. I haven't even found those yet. I'll be pickin' up some tonight, though.

[George]

Y-connectors don't go bad. There's no moving parts. They lose the ability to make a good connection due to oxidization.

Most electronic supply houses sell a product made by MG Chemicals called SUPER CONTACT CLEANER. I'm sure there must be other brands.

Comes in a 4 1/2 or 5 0z spray can for under $10.00. Amazing what it and a q-tip will do,, and a can will last a long, long time.

Stuff like this came out way back when t.v. tuners were mechanical and needed frequent cleaning. I use it to keep a 26 year old amp running smooth, and for all audio, video, tv, vcr,dvd, pc, telephone, and dsl connections.

Don't know if Radio Shack has anything like it or not. I use an electronics supply house.

George

[bryant]

Originally Posted by George

Y-connectors don't go bad. There's no moving parts. They lose the ability to make a good connection due to oxidization.
George

Isn't that the same as "going bad" i.e., not working properly. I didn't say they moved, did I. I think maybe a lot of pulling them on and off and bending them back and forth putting them back in there little pouches or whatever may even be considered movement. Sheesh!

[George]

In the norm, things that go 'bad' are no longer usable, not just dirty.

You said you didn't know why they went "bad". I offered a plausible explanation. I have Y connectors that have been in service for years, and they require occassional cleaning.

Go ahead, beat it to death, as usual.