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Oxidation on surface of cable under clear jacket

Wondered if anyone has had this problem.  I have a pair of “Oval” cables I was going to reintroduce into my system.  They’re 15 years old.  I noticed that green oxidation had formed over a length of the cable under the clear jacket.  Since there is shrink tubing over the spade connector, so I can’t tell if the oxidation has reached the connector.  Problem is the manufacturer’s warranty was over many years ago.  They weren’t inexpensive. Seems others have had the same issue.  I guess I’ll give them a call to see what can be done, but I’m not optimistic.  I do have another manufacturer’s cables I can use if this can’t be remedied.. Your thoughts?

deanrk
deanrk OP
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ANCs = and I also have 

duhhhhh 

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suntanjam
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Sticky Ugly Speaker Cables!

Here is a pair that are just downright nasty. They are coated in a thick oily sticky substance. It started forming shortly after purchasing and continues to get worse. Totally bummed out. I’ve contacted the manufacturer and am awaiting a response.

deanrk OP
33 posts
 

Suntanjam.  To me it sounds like something is leaching out from the cable.  I’ve experienced sticky outer jackets and use isopropyl alcohol (IPA 99%) to remove it.  It does not fix the problem forever, but last for quite some time.  Maybe someone else can offer a more permanent solution.  Good Luck

bolong
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My favorite speaker cable is the 10 gauge so-called "Western Electric" cloth covered wire in which all 36 strands are individually tin plated and remain plated over time.

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