Adhesive for large electrolytic caps
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Adhesive for large electrolytic caps
Just wondering what product the amp techs are using to adhere large electrolytic capacitors together to damp vibration? It's usually white rubbery (silicone?) flexible stuff!
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Re: Adhesive for large electrolytic caps
Ordinary silicone sealant is good, the clear stuff looks a bit tidier.
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Re: Adhesive for large electrolytic caps
Ta, I was reading that it contains substances that are corrosive (to copper tracks etc) - there is an "electrical" silicon but I can't find any! Cheers.sizzlingbadger wrote: ↑Mon Mar 28, 2022 8:11 am Ordinary silicone sealant is good, the clear stuff looks a bit tidier.
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Re: Adhesive for large electrolytic caps
https://www.mitre10.co.nz/shop/gorilla- ... r/p/342998MikeC wrote: ↑Mon Mar 28, 2022 9:37 amTa, I was reading that it contains substances that are corrosive (to copper tracks etc) - there is an "electrical" silicon but I can't find any! Cheers.sizzlingbadger wrote: ↑Mon Mar 28, 2022 8:11 am Ordinary silicone sealant is good, the clear stuff looks a bit tidier.
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Re: Adhesive for large electrolytic caps
Thanks JB, that looks worth a shot.
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Re: Adhesive for large electrolytic caps
I use f2. If using silicon, you'd want neutral cure. The regular stuff gives off acetic acid, contributing to corrosion.
(Edit, didn't read JBs advice above before posting. He's right)
(Edit, didn't read JBs advice above before posting. He's right)
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Re: Adhesive for large electrolytic caps
I have a tube of ADOS RTV Neutral Cure Silicone, but it looks like its gone hard in the tube now, its so old.
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Re: Adhesive for large electrolytic caps
Thanks, I'll see if I can get it somewhere... Found it at Repco but still open to any other recommendations!sizzlingbadger wrote: ↑Mon Mar 28, 2022 12:50 pm I have a tube of ADOS RTV Neutral Cure Silicone, but it looks like its gone hard in the tube now, its so old.
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