21 Jul
2008
21 Jul
'08
4:17 a.m.
On 21/07/2008 10:04, Roger Holmes wrote:
On a related subject, the mains cable of my UK101 has
become sticky
where it has been in contact with expanded polystyrene for many years.
Has this happened to anyone else and does anyone know if this is a
chemical reaction?
I've seen this often, especially on equipment stored in expanded
polystyrene shells. It's the result of the plasticiser in the PVC
insulation softening the expanded polystyrene, which then sticks to the
cable, and isn't usually hard to remove. Wipe it with a little
turpentine substitute/white spirit on a piece of kitchen roll to remove
the sticky goo, then dry with a fresh piece of kitchen roll.
--
Pete Peter Turnbull
Network Manager
University of York