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Re: Cleaning the octave vent

Author: johnt
Date: 2011-03-02 14:52

Robin/Chris,

I use 91% isopropyl alcohol, a soak for about three minutes then a scrub with a a mini conical dental brush. I ream out the hole with a fiber from a plastic bristled kitchen pot scrubber. I used to seal with parafin then tried with no sealer; on my Loree there are no leaks after doing this (without sealer) I like the idea of sanitizing the insert with the alcohol, but I suppose vinegar, lighter fluid or maybe even vodka would be just as effective. Carl Sawicki recommends parafin as a sealer, if memory serves. The inserts are not interchangeable, so clean & replace one at a time so as not to mix them up. I should mention that before reinstalling I spritz them with a shot of Woodwind All & ream out the receiving hole with a pipe cleaner soaked with a shot of Woodwind All.

Best,

john

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