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Instrument is a Geonics EM16 VLF receiver, using in the mineral exploration industry to find buried linear conductors.

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[โ€“] [email protected] 10 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Lots of good suggestions already, but you could also try oxalic acid aka Barkeeps Friend. It's pretty mild and works wonders on metals.

[โ€“] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago

I use citric acid on a lot of connectors when the pins are corroded (for the same reason). Revived a lot of cables that way. Good advice :)