I’m taking apart a broken tape recorder produced in the 70s (a Tesla B57, made in Czechoslovakia), to harvest some parts (inductors, switches, …) and maybe reuse the case for some project.

Which made me wonder: are there any dangers to protect myself against? I know about lead, so I’ll take precautions when desoldering things. Is there anything else to be aware of? Some fumes, other toxic materials, …?

I’m not planning to connect the device to power in any way, so from an electrical perspective there should be nothing to worry about (except for caps maybe). Am I wrong?

  • leftascenter
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    1 year ago

    Any bubbled up and leaking condenser may be acidic, don’t touch it.

    Soldering fumes are bad.

    That’s all I can think of.