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Post by MartinT on Oct 2, 2019 7:09:31 GMT
This substance is so good that I thought it worth having its own thread.  |
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Post by MartinT on Oct 2, 2019 7:17:59 GMT
So what does it do? Well, it's essentially a dry carbon-based contact enhancer designed to fill in the cracks in the metal contact surfaces and thereby dramatically improve contact performance (reducing resistance and the diode effect). It's for use in power, interconnect and speaker connections. I have the tiny 2ml tube plus some applicators and it goes a very long way as you are meant to apply a very small amount to one surface. You should only just discolour the pin surface and no more. I also plug/unplug the connection a few times after application to get the graphene into the metal cracks where it will sit for a long time. The bottle contains the graphene in a liquid carrier but it dries with no residual oil, unlike Deoxit, for instance, which remains wet. Do this across all your contacts and the sum effect is quite astonishing. It is vastly more effective than Deoxit and makes a sizeable contribution in the same areas as the other Mad Scientist products: lower noise floor, bigger dynamics, extended and tight bass. It makes for fluid and rhythmic music-making. madscientist-audio.com/graphene_ce.html |
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Post by MikeMusic on Oct 2, 2019 9:04:39 GMT
Sounds an obvious item now I've been told
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Post by The Brookmeister on Oct 3, 2019 20:23:38 GMT
Really?
Mod: irrelevant. This thread is about Graphene Contact Enhancer.
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Post by mattspl on Oct 5, 2019 16:33:09 GMT
Good to hear that the Graphene contact enhancer is working well for you Martin. I’ve read about it before, but been cautious that some contact enhancers leave a residue that’s hard to remove. I’ve been using Deoxit for a few years now, but your right, it’s oily and never dries.
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Post by littlecx on Oct 7, 2019 1:21:32 GMT
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Post by MartinT on Oct 7, 2019 5:42:18 GMT
It's also almost 10 times the price!
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Post by MikeMusic on Oct 17, 2019 10:39:12 GMT
*Only* for those who are 100% competent and confident they are safe
If not get a sparky in
How might this work on the consumer unit, RCDs and the like.......
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Post by MartinT on Oct 17, 2019 11:16:27 GMT
Bob does say in the instructions to be careful when using the graphene on mains contacts. A tiny bit (just barely any discolouration) is plenty.
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Post by MikeMusic on Oct 17, 2019 11:26:46 GMT
Have you gone oh so very carefully into the sparky area ?
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Post by MartinT on Oct 17, 2019 11:48:36 GMT
Oh yes, done all my mains plug pins.
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Post by speedysteve on Oct 17, 2019 12:24:11 GMT
They put it in tennis racquets.
I'll get my coat 😉
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Post by MartinT on Oct 17, 2019 12:33:18 GMT
Good lubricant has all kinds of uses...
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Post by Slinger on Oct 17, 2019 14:57:46 GMT
They put it in tennis racquets. I'll get my coat 😉 I had a Dunlop graphite squash racket, so it would only mean changing two letters.  |
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Post by petea on Oct 17, 2019 15:05:54 GMT
And as it had graphite in it it probably had graphene too. If only they'd know they could have charged you more!  |
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Post by MikeMusic on Oct 17, 2019 15:12:03 GMT
Oh yes, done all my mains plug pins. Have you dared getting into RCDs and CU ? |
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Post by MartinT on Oct 17, 2019 17:00:32 GMT
No!
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Post by mattspl on Jan 15, 2023 14:58:43 GMT
Oh yes, done all my mains plug pins. Have you dared getting into RCDs and CU ? I’ve just ordered a bottle. I might be tempted to test on the CU, depending on its consistency and if it’s likely to run. |
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Post by mattspl on Jan 15, 2023 18:56:28 GMT
Any advice on applying the contact enhancer, particularly to very small surfaces like Ethernet cables?
Thanks
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Post by MartinT on Jan 15, 2023 19:34:26 GMT
If you want to treat the contacts on ethernet RJ45 plugs, I would suggest a tiny amount on the tip of a pin. Then spread it by plugging and unplugging a few times.
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