Really,really sorry for You,Trey,especially for the records.If there are no scratches on them,maybe You could clean them first with demineralized water,then with a pure Hysopropilic alcohol spray can( well a massive number of....)together with the usual record cleaning brush. I think this kind of spray is available.It's the same alcohol used for tape decks heads and videorecorder ones.You loose the covers,but at least You could still enjioy the music....I would use this kind of alcohol for the synths as well,but not water first.Of course,this solution is not cheap,unluckily.Hope it helps,somehow......Good luck!!Oh,btw,no direct sun or too much heat for the Obies.No sun or heat at all for the records!!!

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Da: rob hukin < robhukin@... >
A: oberheim@yahoogroups.com
Inviato: Giovedì 27 Giugno 2013 16:21
Oggetto: Re: [oberheim] After The Flood

 

Hi Trey,

As soon as possible, take them apart and hose them down - use a detergent and brush as required and then when they're clean rinse thoroughly with de-ionised (distilled water) and leave somewhere warm to dry. You must do this as soon as possible, though.

best wishes,

rob.

On 27 Jun 2013, at 15:05, albertadentist wrote:

 

Hey All,

I have / had a Matrix 6R, Matrix M-1000 and Expandar XK keyboard, along with other panels and boards, all analogue, all working in great shape.

Calgary, Canada had a massive flood last Thursday, and all of my equipment was completely underwater for three days. The water slowly settled, leaving silt and mud everywhere.

Yesterday, I pulled it all out of the water-soaked basement, and set it out.
Everything is coated in layers of mud and silt, not to mention being submerged in water for 3days.

Is anything salvageable
Or, is it all toast

And, I won't even get into my 3600 record vinyl collection...

Heartbroken,
Trey