KikkyMonk Posted February 14, 2003 Share Posted February 14, 2003 Our practice room's roof leaks and it dripped onto my ashdown pre. What can I do? Will it be fine when it dries out? I had a phone once that I dropped into the pool and it worked... It sucks - Sat is roofing day Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenLoy Posted February 14, 2003 Share Posted February 14, 2003 First thing: Write an email to Ashdown's technical support. They'll know what to do better than anyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fig Posted February 14, 2003 Share Posted February 14, 2003 You can take the cover off (or panels....I don't know how it's constructed) and shake out any loose water. Turn your oven on for about 2 minutes maximum, just to get the oven warm inside, turn it off, and stick everything inside the oven and close the door. This will force dry moisture on the circuit board, etc. Repeat about one or two more times. (Just don't leave the oven on....unless you have a good spaghetti sauce Hope it stays working. Bassplayers aren't paid to play fast, they're paid to listen fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoot Posted February 14, 2003 Share Posted February 14, 2003 I don't know about that oven thing, I think warranties tend to get voided once baking is involved. Better listen to Ben and call Ashdown. They might have the exact baking directions for you. Ah, nice marmot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumpelstiltskin. Posted February 14, 2003 Share Posted February 14, 2003 Originally posted by fig: dry moistureyeah. whatever. just let it dry out completely before you even consider plugging it in. then let it dry some more. there are very few things that water could damage intrinsically inside of your ashdown -- most of the damage comes from water's high conductivity causing temporary short circutits. robb. because i like people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumpelstiltskin. Posted February 14, 2003 Share Posted February 14, 2003 sorry, fig, to call you out like that. it just made me laugh to read "dry moisture". you really don't need to use an oven unless you're in a severe hurry (although, honestly, oven temperatures wouldn't be bad for it, either). robb. because i like people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fig Posted February 14, 2003 Share Posted February 14, 2003 Oh yeah, definitely contact the manufacturer first for their help or advice. Forced drying in ovens is a standard procedure for avionics/electronics reclamation in case of fresh or saltwater immersion (saltwater contamination requires a few extra steps). So don't worry if shaking and baking is the last thing you need to do to ensure all the moisture is out of the unit. I went thru the 'saltwater' procedure years ago when my amp took a huge drink of margueritta. Took it apart, dunked it in fresh water, brushing with a bristle brush, dunked it in alcohol, oven dried it. Only thing I had to do after that was spray the pots with contact cleaner. Worked fine. Bassplayers aren't paid to play fast, they're paid to listen fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fig Posted February 14, 2003 Share Posted February 14, 2003 LOL....Robb, I just reread how I wrote that sentence. I think I should've written 'force dry THE moisture on the circuit board...'. Dry moisture! I think I saw that once while tripping on acid as a youth It's early and I haven't had enough coffee yet...gimme a break Now where's my coffee cup!.... Bassplayers aren't paid to play fast, they're paid to listen fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted February 14, 2003 Share Posted February 14, 2003 maybe it will work.....good luck! I spilled some water on my combo amp and it stopped working. About 15 minutes later it started working again and I've had no problems since. Someone I know (no, it wasn't me) dropped his pager in the urinal by accident and it worked a few days later when it dried out. I don't recommend this method of "cleaning" your pager. Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KikkyMonk Posted February 14, 2003 Author Share Posted February 14, 2003 Thanks everyone... I was bummed last night but I think it should be fine. It just means I cant use my new rig for a while Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewstermaniac Posted February 14, 2003 Share Posted February 14, 2003 i had an entire beer spill onto my sunn 300 watt head - at a gig - and it pulled through. I wouldn't sweat it. Check out my work in progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Capasso Posted February 14, 2003 Share Posted February 14, 2003 Good luck with it - I expect it will be fine. Please share any recipes that Ashdown gives you when you ask of the baking instructions Tom www.stoneflyrocks.com Acoustic Color Be practical as well as generous in your ideals. Keep your eyes on the stars and keep your feet on the ground. - Theodore Roosevelt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davebrownbass Posted February 15, 2003 Share Posted February 15, 2003 Actually, I dropped a pocket radio into a swimming pool and then immediately dried it... With a blow dryer. That forced air thing really works....blows all the water out. "Let's raise the level of this conversation" -- Jeremy Cohen, in the Picasso Thread. Still spendin' that political capital far faster than I can earn it...stretched way out on a limb here and looking for a better interest rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
precisionbass Posted February 15, 2003 Share Posted February 15, 2003 Well try to let it dry out naturally in a dry place for a long while. Do not test it for at least 2 weeks if it's really wet. I'm hopin' you have a backup while shes dryin' out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KikkyMonk Posted February 18, 2003 Author Share Posted February 18, 2003 Well I left a fan on it for most of today then plugged her in... Her blue LED shone brightly as if saying "hi." Anywho I guess its working Thank you for all your comments and concerns once again proving to me that your worth your weight in gold! (random incubus reference) But seriously you people rock!!! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Sweet Willie_ Posted February 19, 2003 Share Posted February 19, 2003 Glad to hear it's up and running. spreadluv Fanboy? Why, yes! Nordstrand Pickups and Guitars. Messiaen knew how to parlay the funk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickT Posted February 20, 2003 Share Posted February 20, 2003 My keyboard player spilt a pint of Guiness into his Roland VK-7 Hammond emulator. IT SOUNDED BETTER THAN BEFORE!!!! Free your mind and your ass will follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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