My volume pots crackle when I turn them

[The Chase]

I have two hums and two volume pots. When I touch them and turn them they crackle. Are the pots too old now? Thanks.

[kuerbo]

Re: My volume pots crackle when I turn them

Maybe you just need to spray some contact cleaner on 'em.

[beaner]

Re: My volume pots crackle when I turn them

Sounds like they're dirty. There are two different types of contact cleaner, lubricating and non-lubricating. Different types of pots (plastic vs wirewound vs carbon, etc) need different cleaner. However, I'll be darned if I can remember which is which. Check on it before you use the cleaner. Hopefully someone here remembers better than I.

[nor]

Re: My volume pots crackle when I turn them

WARNING!!!!!!
The contact cleaners (which is indeed what you need) can lift the finish right off your axe!

Just ask Newc...
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Pull the pot out before cleaning.