Oh no! Coke in an Otari MX5050!

In this video I fixed an Otari MX5050 Reel to Reel recorder that belongs to a friend. It turns out, someone spilled a Coca Cola into the top of the unit when it was owned by a Radio Station. It was saved from their dead gear room. Now I know why it was free! What a mess.

[@felaxchow207]

A reel to reel with a previous cocaine habit. Glad it make a complete recovery after some detox therapy. 😅

[@EpicenterBryan]

Man, that comment made me laugh! Thank you!

[@IamChrisL712]

Really cool. Nice work

[@EpicenterBryan]

Thanks!!

[@GradeBmoviefan]

Oh my gosh! This is terrific! I think it is a great video showing your ability to think and work outside of the box to solve a problem. I would NEVER have thought of flushing, water picing and using that dehydrator like you did. Inspirational. I would have never thought this equipment could have been salvaged. What a treasure! It is so good to see you again. ~Sharon from Florida

[@chesterfranklin2642]

Glen here. Yep, it's mine. Can't wait to get it back online. Bryan is a life saver.

[@mauicountygis5450]

The most coveted format of the pre-digital era.....nice.

[@nethoncho]

Techmoan vibes are high in this video.

[@EpicenterBryan]

I love that guy! I need to check out his channel again. I've been off line for a while.

[@campion05]

Nice find , book'em Danno!

[@dlacy61]

Brilliant!

[@scotmcdougal347]

Must FYI for possible future use: I was tech support manager for a broadcast electronics manufacturer and we would use Simple Green and a soft toothbrush to clean boards after removing them from the machine, then rinse with water. Let dry thoroughly; you can use a low pressure air compressor as well. Be careful especially of coils and anything else delicate.

[@scotmcdougal347]

Water Pik seems to work well, too. (We didn't have one!)

[@emirvmendoza]

I wouldn't mind videos outside the norm, if only because it means keeping the channel alive

[@user-pv8kp1rs5b]

Can you do a review of the mountain house adobo rice and chicken? I’ve been curious about that flavor and don’t think you’ve reviewed that one yet.

[@Thomas-qr3bg]

What Vacuum Oil brand do you Use? And What timing do you use on your oil filter timer?

[@lewiemcneely9143]

You didn't think you were going to get anything common did you? GOOD fix and 10-4 on the Berkey and Water-pick!

[@sanolivo6867]

Root beer 🍻🍻

[@ericvannielsen]

Nice work. Were you worried about oxidation from the water?

[@bburch2488]

My Otari Mtr-12 needs caps etc. upgrade, please let me know if you are interested.

[@BellofattoBrews]

Brian!

[@EpicenterBryan]

Bryan! But all similar names work like Byron, Brain, and especially Dinner! Thanks!

[@BellofattoBrews]

@@EpicenterBryan lol dammit I spelled your name wrong, sorry. It’s good to see you though.

[@EpicenterBryan]

@@BellofattoBrews Just messing with you. It's all good!

[@BellofattoBrews]

@@EpicenterBryan I know again it’s good seeing you

[@Auggies1956]

Hello, We have an approximate five-year-old Freze Right machine, I need a wiring schematic. Obviously, FR has ignored three requests for a printed copy. Can you help or direct me to where I can locate one? Thanks.

[@scotmcdougal347]

Just curious, did they ever send you one? I really doubt they would. It looks like just a simple 2-sided board so it wouldn't be all that hard to trace it out and make a schematic. Certainly a lot easier to get one from the manufacturer though.

[@TheJakeRobinson]

wow, I guess watering down the board isn't a risk for shorting huh?

[@johnkaplun9619]

Should really use deionized water... and obviously let it dry 100% before reinstalling.

[@johnkaplun9619]

My otaris only drink Pepsi

[@krwd]

ugh that stuff will give your RTR cancer