Epoxy in Powerheads

mr_alberta · #1 01-10-2005, 07:11 PM

Hi all,

I was wondering if anyone knew what manufacturers use in powerheads to make it water tight. You know, the epoxy stuff they pour into them that hardens and isolates all their electrical components from the water. If anyone can tell me what they use (or an equivalent to it) and where to possibly purchase it, it would be much appreciated.

G1GY · #2 01-10-2005, 08:01 PM

I'm not sure what they use, but slower curing epoxy's are better than the faster (5min) types.

All of them are inert when cured, so a good quality epoxy would be best.

The best place to buy this stuff is at a hobby store and Hobby Poxy is a good quality product.(And I think it comes in 500ml cans)

Keep in mind the longer the cure time, the tougher the epoxy.(In most cases.)

Nemo · #3 01-10-2005, 11:43 PM

You have a pm

mark · #4 01-11-2005, 03:04 AM

Used the clear a few times at work, seemed okay.

http://www.mgchemicals.com/products/potencap.html

Most electronic suppliers carry MG Chemical products. Might have gotten ours from:
Electronic Connections Ltd
9611 42 Avenue NW,
Edmonton, AB T6E 5R2
Tel. : 780-469-7222

StirCrazy · #5 01-11-2005, 03:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mark

Used the clear a few times at work, seemed okay.

http://www.mgchemicals.com/products/potencap.html

Most electronic suppliers carry MG Chemical products. Might have gotten ours from:
Electronic Connections Ltd
9611 42 Avenue NW,
Edmonton, AB T6E 5R2
Tel. : 780-469-7222

this is the one I would use as it specifically mentions protection from salt water. http://www.mgchemicals.com/products/832frb.html

Steve

mr_alberta · #6 01-11-2005, 05:45 AM

Thanks for all your help!