Absolute beginner (in terms of vacuum tubes/tvs) and I will need many tips…

[Chris K]

Originally Posted by dtvmcdonald

Or Deoxit D100L, which is not a spray like D5. You apply with a small artist's brush. 2 cc of D100 is enough for a large TV.

...and don't use either on wiping resistor potentiometers like most volume and adjustment controls for brightness, horizontal hold etc. Use Deoxit Fader spray. It won't eat the insides like regular DOx will. Ask me how....well, you know.