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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!

Ordinary silicone sealant is good, the clear stuff looks a bit tidier.

sizzlingbadger wrote: ↑Mon Mar 28, 2022 8:11 am Ordinary silicone sealant is good, the clear stuff looks a bit tidier.

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.

MikeC wrote: ↑Mon Mar 28, 2022 9:37 am

sizzlingbadger wrote: ↑Mon Mar 28, 2022 8:11 am Ordinary silicone sealant is good, the clear stuff looks a bit tidier.

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.

https://www.mitre10.co.nz/shop/gorilla- ... r/p/342998

Thanks JB, that looks worth a shot.

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)

I have a tube of ADOS RTV Neutral Cure Silicone, but it looks like its gone hard in the tube now, its so old.

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.

Thanks, I'll see if I can get it somewhere... Found it at Repco but still open to any other recommendations!