 |
Matronics Email Lists
Web Forum Interface to the Matronics Email Lists
|
| View previous topic :: View next topic |
| Author |
Message |
raymondj(at)frontiernet.n
Guest
|
 Posted: Thu Mar 03, 2011 5:01 pm Post subject: OT-potting with RTV silicone |
 |
|
Update on my attempt to quiet the buzz in my fluorescent fixtures.
I used E-6000 to glue the inductor to the inside of the component box.
The E-6000 seemed too stiff, and continued to transmit the vibration to
the fixture.
I wrapped the inductor with some self adhering rubber electrical tape,
similar to the current self fusing silicone tape, except probably 70's
vintage.
That had brought the buzz down to an acceptable level, as long as I keep
the music turned up.  I will think twice before I buy really cheap
fixtures again.
Raymond Julian
Kettle River, MN
On 02/03/2011 12:21 AM, rayj wrote:
| Quote: |
do not archive
Thanks to all for the info. I'm going to go with a coating of E 6000 and
I'll add additional layers of RTV, if necessary.
Raymond Julian
Kettle River, MN
On 01/30/2011 01:15 PM, Robert L. Nuckolls, III wrote:
>
> <nuckolls.bob(at)aeroelectric.com>
>
> At 10:30 AM 1/30/2011, you wrote:
>>
>>
>> You can buy silicone without acetic acid at the pet store - used for
>> sealing aquariums. I haven't tried it for potting though.
>
> Thank you! I'd forgotten about that. I think the
> same grade of RTV is approved for situations that
> come into contact with food.
>
> I'm pretty sure this stuff would do the job if applied
> in several layers of 1/4" or less and allowed to cure
> before more is added.
> Bob . . .
> ////
> (o o)
> ===========o00o=(_)=o00o=========
> < Go ahead, make my day . . . >
> < show me where I'm wrong. >
> =================================
|
| | - The Matronics AeroElectric-List Email Forum - | | | Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:
http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?AeroElectric-List |
|
|
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
jloram
Joined: 07 Nov 2009
Posts: 54
Location: United States
|
| Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2011 12:58 pm Post subject: OT-potting with RTV silicone |
|
|
Those inductor can run hot. Do yours? Insulating them may create thermal
problems.
-john-
[quote] --
| | - The Matronics AeroElectric-List Email Forum - | | | Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:
http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?AeroElectric-List |
|
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
raymondj(at)frontiernet.n
Guest
|
| Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2011 2:47 pm Post subject: OT-potting with RTV silicone |
|
|
do not archive
Thanks for the tip. I ran them on the bench for a couple of days and
couldn't detect any significant heat issues. Time will tell if there is
a longevity issue, although I've had several fail already due to
components on the board. They're just low quality, and the sooner they
die, the sooner I can replace them with something better.
Raymond Julian
Kettle River, MN
On 03/04/2011 02:54 PM, John Loram wrote:
[quote]
Those inductor can run hot. Do yours? Insulating them may create thermal
problems.
-john-
> --
| | - The Matronics AeroElectric-List Email Forum - | | | Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:
http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?AeroElectric-List |
|
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
|
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
You cannot attach files in this forum
You can download files in this forum
|
Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group
|
Get Email Distribution Too!
FAQ
Search
Memberlist
Usergroups
Register
Profile
Log in to check your private messages
Log in
