From: mickpc@bigpond.com   
      
   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.  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?  It would   
   > be best if they could be obtained at major outlets, but I'll settle   
   > for any information you choose to share.   
   >   
   > One friend had recommended that I try General Electric's "Silicone   
   > II," but there are quite a few varieties of this sealant.  Here is the   
   > one that seems, to me, to be the best match for what I'm considering:   
   >   
   > http://www.amazon.com/Pack-GE280-CLEAR-2-8-SILICONE/dp/B000PRQ   
   AM/ref=pd_ecc_rvi_2/103-7126301-8911068   
   >   
   > Thanks in advance for any thoughts or recommendations you may have.   
   >   
   > P.S. As you may have gathered, I'm not vastly experienced with   
   > electronics -- I am merely an enthusiastic hobbyist at this stage.   
   >   
   > --   
   > Brett   
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   If you do go down this route go for neutral cure silicon, it will should   
   not react with any of the circuitry.   
   Reminds me of potting circuit boards.   
   Mick C   
      
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