How do I clean my tube amp?

polkfarmboy
polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
edited October 2010 in DIY, Mods & Tweaks
Hi guys

I just wanted to know what you guys do to clean your tubes up or if you even need to .My tubes are getting dusty and I'm not sure of what I should use incase I cause harm
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  • michaeljhsda2
    michaeljhsda2 Posts: 2,185
    edited October 2010
    Send the amp to Mike's Professional Cleaning Service. I promise I'll send it back to you one day :D
    Good question though...I was wondering that myself.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited October 2010
    I've used microfibre cloths before, seemed to work well.
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,842
    edited October 2010
    I use canned air and a lint-free or micorfiber cloth.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited October 2010
    I use a premium Duron paintbrush.
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited October 2010
    Ok mike I will send it to you for cleaning

    Gimi your add so I know who to make the enclosed check for $250 out to
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  • michaeljhsda2
    michaeljhsda2 Posts: 2,185
    edited October 2010
    SOLD!!! Seriously though bro I hope you don't have any more issues with your amp. I like the paintbrush idea which gets into the tight areas.
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited October 2010
    dorokusai wrote: »
    I use a premium Duron paintbrush.

    I like this idea too but I dont know what a duron is although I think I have a brand new china brisstle oil brush floating around in storage

    I wonder if this is the same kind as the duron?
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited October 2010
    It's a paint store....sorry. I would suggest something with very soft bristles, such as squirrel.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,654
    edited October 2010
    Run 'em thru the dishwasher.

    Ghetto rock.
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited October 2010
    F1nut wrote: »
    Run 'em thru the dishwasher.

    Ghetto rock.

    Ok thanks ...I will post the results of the outcome
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,654
    edited October 2010
    Take pictures.
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited October 2010
    I take my gear outside and hose it off in the drive way.
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited October 2010
    comfortablycurt wrote: »
    I take my gear outside and hose it off in the drive way.

    Well if the dishwasher dont do it then I shall try that too . I have a power washer that might come in handy for the task

    Thanks for all the help
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  • FTGV
    FTGV Posts: 3,649
    edited October 2010
    http://www.easykleenpressurewashers.com/
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  • headrott
    headrott Posts: 5,496
    edited October 2010
    F1nut wrote: »
    Run 'em thru the dishwasher.

    Ghetto rock.

    Hell, just run the whole amp through with the power on!

    Rock it like a hurricaine!;):D

    Greg
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  • dpowell
    dpowell Posts: 3,068
    edited October 2010
    I use my front load washing machine because the HE detergent is more gentle on the tubes than dishwasher detergent. After the spin cycle I immediately power up the amp so that the heat from the tubes dries out the inside.
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited October 2010
    Vacuum hose with a brush attachment should remove any dust and junk.
    Jake
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