From: peter2@hipson.net   
      
   On Wed, 13 Jun 2007 21:43:04 -0700, Berkeley Brett   
    wrote:   
      
   >Hello all:   
   >   
   >My old electronics guru used to use a thick, clear silicone sealant on   
   >sensitive connections of any circuitboards whose enclosures were   
   >likely to get knocked around.  When it dried, it had the consistency   
   >of rubber.  He always called it "RTV," though he never told me what   
   >"RTV" stands for.   
      
   Room Temperature Vulcanizing.   
      
   >  I do recall reading "silicone sealant" on the label   
   >(I believe -- though with increasing years, the memories sometimes   
   >melt together.)   
   >   
   >Alas, my old electronics guru has departed for the Solder Station in   
   >the Sky (at age 83).   
   >   
   >My question is, do any of you use a silicone (or other) sealant on   
   >your circuitboards?  If so, what brands and product names?   
      
   Be very careful trying this. Most RTVs release acetic acid (the stuff   
   in vinegar) that can prove to be nasty for electrical components.   
   There are types of RTVs that do not release acid and are safer for   
   electronics.   
      
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