john61ct said:
PITMIX said:
Hi guys, why do you want to redo what Vasili has already done. he explained everything to us, trust him.
Does not have to mean what you think. Tangents can be very valuable.
He did not yet link to the potting compound he's using.
These forums are about us sharing, learning teaching exploring with each other.
Exactly...still want to know what potting product is used.
It's not like they invented their own proprietary potting.
It's something readily available, just want to know what it is.
I'll buy some myself and I can post my own results.
What will happen is what Vasili says in vague terms will either be corroborated or it won't.
IMHO, there's nothing to fear by being open about this product.
I'm admittedly an adamant potting hater after many years of it getting in the way of electronics repair.
I have yet to see potting in use that wasn't nearly as hard as cured JB weld. Removing it is always a giant pain.
It is my opinion that given potting options that are soft, pliable and removable that manufacturers use the hard stuff so you can't effect repairs or see their electronics work. This is good for them and bad for everybody else. It means no one can see their work...good or bad. It forces you to have to buy a new device instead of people like me being able to repair it for far less cost.
At the core, I'm always curious about everything.
A potting compound that might be serviceable makes me VERY curious!
I'm willing to change my mind, if this product is serviceable.
I'm open to being wrong...whole reason I ask what it is!
I have no need to be right.
If this stuff is really serviceable and removable, I'll just say it is.
Part of what I'd like to do is see how good it is as a thermal transfer agent.
Part of what I'd like to see is if will serve uses I have.