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Post by mattspl on Aug 6, 2024 19:07:48 GMT
What’s everyone’s thoughts on applying silicone spray to the drive units to preserve them as shown in this video?
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Post by MartinT on Aug 6, 2024 19:20:20 GMT
I think you're taking a big chance as it's going to depend on the cone/surround material.
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Post by ChrisB on Aug 7, 2024 7:36:23 GMT
Don't do it!
Silicone in solution creeps e-v-e-r-y-w-h-e-r-e over time as an oily film. It gets on contacts and reduces their effectiveness.
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Post by mattspl on Aug 7, 2024 8:13:41 GMT
I’d never heard of people doing it before, so thought I’d see people’s views on the subject here. Sounds like a bad idea then.
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Post by HD Music & Test on Aug 7, 2024 12:00:42 GMT
More YT click bate, in all my years of non thrashing whippets I have never seen or heard of such a practice, next they will informing us that droping 200K on a dac is essential in musical enjoyment   |
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Post by rockontommy on Aug 7, 2024 14:30:22 GMT
My perspective from a materials point of view ( I work in the rubber industry)
If the rubber used for the driver suspension is a type prone to ozone degradation ( i.e natural rubber ) then a silicone would give a measure of ozone protection, and delay the onset of hardening and cracking. As it is not mineral oil based, it shouldnt cause any other problems like swelling of the rubber.
Apart from the cleanliness issues, I cant see it doing any harm.
Personally, I think that silicone wax lubricants are best used on car window seals, rather than speakers!
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