What is isopropl alchol spray used for?
I saw this in a local IT shop but they didnt know what you can / cant use it on.
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So can it be sprayed on a motherboard? I presume that the power must be off when this is happening.
Cleaning LCDs - I heard that isopropl had to be mixed 50/50 with distilled water. I wonder is this done to get more out of the isopropol - to stretch it so to speak. Distilled water is a fraction of the price.
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Isopropyl alcohol, or other solvents like acetone or fluorocarbons, may damage the coatings on an LCD screen.
> Are you sure? I heard a 50/50 mix of Isopropyl and distilled water was the perfect mix to clean ALL screens.
Is this false?
Isopropyl alcohol, or other solvents like acetone or fluorocarbons, may damage the coatings on an LCD screen.
> Are you sure? I heard a 50/50 mix of Isopropyl and distilled water was the perfect mix to clean ALL screens.
Is this false?
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I think I will run with distilled water
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Thanks everyone. Good to know.
Thank you fcek
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I suppose it all depends on the alcohol concentration (% alcohol by volume of liquid) of the concentrate you use to dilute down with water. As a general rule, Whisky, Vodka, etc that are freely available off the shelf are 40% alcohol by volume, but you can get "overproof" spirits like Absinthe and some Tequilas that are much stronger. So, if your isopropyl alcohol was up about 95% alcohol by vol, then diluting it 50/50 is going to give you something like the strength of Vodka or Gin. If it was already only about 50% alcohol by vol, then you would end up with fortified wine or liqueur strength liquid - without the stickiness of course.
Best advice would be to try it out on an LCD screen that no longer works. When it's black you will not only see any streaks left, but it will give a good indication if you have just stripped off the coating.
Best advice would be to try it out on an LCD screen that no longer works. When it's black you will not only see any streaks left, but it will give a good indication if you have just stripped off the coating.
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