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    Posted: 11 April 2017 at 8:26pm
What's the best way for cleaning foam grills on amplifiers? Got a few amps in the rack that have the foam filters clogged up with dust, and are a little brittle.. Any tips/advice welcome.. Cheers :)
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote markie Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 April 2017 at 9:19pm
After a while they go to dust. Better replace than renovate.

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Edited by markie - 11 April 2017 at 9:23pm
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote csg Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 April 2017 at 10:09pm
bear in mind that some amps ( Lab Gruppen) in particular use carbonised reticulated foam as it attracts dust particles more effectively- these are generally available from dealers / service centres for a couple of quid each.
If the filters are holding together, you can simply wash in plain water and leave to dry.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote msoundsystem Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12 April 2017 at 8:32am
Thanks for your reply both! I may end up replacing the filters. The amps in question are vz5000. Very brittle foam and missing in parts. Would the foam that Markie recommended be right for replacing vz foam? I'd cut it to size with scissors Thanks
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yes, you can use that
It's a common problem with old VZ amps
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