Rivernuggets Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 I purchased a Pioneer SC-77 receiver off Ebay and it smells like the seller chain smokes. I cleaned the chassis but the insides.....whew! Any ideas on how to get rid of the smell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Leave the hood open and light a smokers candle near it. Take some of the wax and place inside when it dries some. Wood oil an active ingredient. God luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juniper Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Electronic cleaner and lots of it, not familiar with this model but I purchased a large vintage receiver that was full of dust and smelled of smoke and oil, I gently sprayed it with electronic cleaner and then gently used q tips and rags to get the majority of the hairy debris out, then doused it with E cleaner and wiped over and over... I used almost a whole can of cleaner, let it dry for 3 days, no more smell, no more oil, no more dust, and it worked for 3 years in my sons system before I sold it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter P. Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 1 hour ago, juniper said: Electronic cleaner and lots of it, .... I was gonna suggest the same thing-electronic cleaner or contact cleaner. Flood it with spray and let it evaporate thoroughly. Sunlight is also a good disinfectant; now's the time of year to let is bask in the sun for an entire day. That may help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 After thoroughly dusting/cleaning inside and out with your choice of safe cleaners, leave it opened up and let the ultraviolet rays of the sun do it's magic for a couple of days. I had an NAD 5 channel amp that was literally coated inside and out with the sticky pale yellow nicotine and did the same as I suggested and after there was not even a hint of it's previous condition. Bill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 13 hours ago, willland said: . . . there was not even a hint of it's previous condition. . . . other than an occasional cough? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Put it outside on Monday, and you'll get moonshine and sunshine at the same time… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivernuggets Posted August 19, 2017 Author Share Posted August 19, 2017 Thanks for your suggestions guys. I do have Radio Shack's Electronics spray cleaner. Didn't think of using it for smoke residue. Also have Deoxit D5. Is one better than the other for this? Will also give it a healthy sunlight dose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TasDom Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 (Patch Cables) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Thanks for your suggestions guys. I do have Radio Shack's Electronics spray cleaner. Didn't think of using it for smoke residue. Also have Deoxit D5. Is one better than the other for this? Will also give it a healthy sunlight dose.Don't use Deoxit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivernuggets Posted August 19, 2017 Author Share Posted August 19, 2017 6 hours ago, jimjimbo said: Don't use Deoxit Gotcha. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pzannucci Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Considering the number and the stacking of boards in these types of receivers, it will likely be quite a chore getting it clean with spray cleaner but give it a try. A long stent outside would probably be good too. Probably come back every time it heats up. Good Luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJkizak Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 You can spray it with Triclorolethylene if you don't mind getting cancer. (Brake cleaner) JJK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheel Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 I sent off some gear for rehab, packed carefully, and even bought new sturdy boxes. When it came back it was so saturated with smoke that I did not bring it in the house until it had been detailed twice. Threw away the new boxes as they reeked of nicotine. Imagine what the gents lungs look like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Did you send it to Tennessee, by chance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman0122 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Another option but a bit more expensive. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01A358ELI/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Home Ozone Generator Water and Air Purifier - eBon 500mg Ozone Deodorizer Sterilizer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDBRbuilder Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 On 8/19/2017 at 0:28 AM, Rivernuggets said: Thanks for your suggestions guys. I do have Radio Shack's Electronics spray cleaner. Didn't think of using it for smoke residue. Also have Deoxit D5. Is one better than the other for this? Will also give it a healthy sunlight dose. After you get it as clean as possible, put one of those boxes of baking soda behind it...the Arm & Hammer stuff for refrigerator odors...that box has a peel-off pad on it which has a cloth kinda thing that will allow the baking soda to eliminate any odors when the unit warms up. Having the box somewhere ABOVE (BUT, not right on top of) the upper venting of the unit will work even better. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivernuggets Posted August 24, 2017 Author Share Posted August 24, 2017 After using Electronics Cleaner, I'm going to try the ozone air purifier route. Purchased a more economical model than above: https://www.amazon.com/Enerzen-Commercial-Industrial-Deodorizer-Sterilizer/dp/B00JAP7388/ref=pd_day0_201_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00JAP7388&pd_rd_r=WKWPXVVP122XDDBHXNJ0&pd_rd_w=6WzlF&pd_rd_wg=pmbDf&psc=1&refRID=WKWPXVVP122XDDBHXNJ0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 On 8/19/2017 at 1:49 AM, Tasdom said: (Patch Cables) So...exactly how long have you been waiting to use that bad joke? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djk Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Ozone will destroy the rubber parts in your turntables and tape recorders, be careful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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