What's the best glue to secure filter caps?

[deci belle]

Hi. What I've used in the past doesn't work very good. Thanks!

[Enzo]

RUn a good bead of hot melt around them.

[deci belle]

Hi Enzo! yeah that's what I've used but it must have gotten too hot and made a mess~ that's why i was wondering if there was a recommended hot-glue that was "better". Thanks for the reply though! —Mar'

[Chuck H]

Non conductive silicon is usually good to very high temps. Even though silicone is a "metal" based rubber, most clear silicone is non conductive up to several kV. There are special conductive silicones and some silicone compounds are more conductive than others. Most types bought in tubes at your local hardware store will indicate if they are conductive somewhere on the labeling. Silicone is commonly used for securing electronic components. While special "electrical grade" silicones can be had for a greatly inflated price (intentionally non conductive or intentionally conductive) you shouldn't need to spend the $$$ or place a special order so long as you can determine the conductivity of the silicone you plan to purchase.

HTH

Chuck

[greekie]

I use hot melt from a glue gun. Wipe off the surfaces with rubbing alcohol, run a heat gun or a hair dryer over the parts for just a couple of seconds to get their surfaces a few degrees over room temperature, and apply the glue. It's never failed on me.

Jake

[jrfrond]

I prefer hot glue, because it is easily reworked with freeze spray. However, you need to use your head about what the application is, because the standard yellow hot-melt has a melting point of 196°. Not going to work around tubes.

I once had a tech who attempted to glue the ceramic part of his soldering iron holder into the holder spring with hot-glue. Neither he, nor the glue joint lasted very long. :O

[deci belle]

hahahhaa!!

[Enzo]

Well John, a lot of good ideas miss the mark. I am trying to develop a solar powered flashlight, but am still having problems getting it to work at night.

[Chuck H]

Well John, a lot of good ideas miss the mark. I am trying to develop a solar powered flashlight, but am still having problems getting it to work at night.

You need to make two models. One for each hemishpere. How could you expect one design to cover 24 hour operation?

[jrfrond]

Well John, a lot of good ideas miss the mark. I am trying to develop a solar powered flashlight, but am still having problems getting it to work at night.

You missed your calling Doug. You should be doing deadpan standup with Steven Wright!

[jrfrond]

"I built an electric car, but I keep running out of extension cord." (ba-Dum-bump!).

"Thank you! I'll be here all week, try the veal, it's delicious, and don't forget to tip your bartender".