Date   : Fri, 13 May 2005 14:29:25 +0100
From   : Jon Ripley <jon@...>
Subject: Re: Disk Drive head cleaner floppy

neilw01@... wrote:
> Greetings !
> 
> This is my first mail to the List (only joined yesterday !).

Welcome.

> Can anyone tell me where I can get hold of a 5.25 drive head cleaning floppy
> (and cleaning solution) please ?

Maplin, Farnell or CPC should have some in stock, otherwise you could 
dismantle the drives and gently clean the heads with cotton buds soaked 
in a bit of IPA (Isopropyl Alcohol). CD Lens cleaning solution will 
achieve similiar results. If you cannot find any IPA get some Dipping 
Solution (same thing) from a professional / wedding cake shop.

Take a peek in the list archive at http://nelsonit.net/~jon/BBCMicro/ 
where you can find some further relevant information.

> I have a couple of Cumana drives that could use a good clean.

> Also, does anyone know when the 8bs site will be back ?  I miss it !!! 

Yup. 8BS at http://8bs.com/ is back up and running now.

HTH,
Jon Ripley
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http://jonripley.com/