Epoxy putty?

[BanjoMan]

I've read several references to people using epoxy putty to set-in and support recessed attys in box mods. Is it *that* much better or easier to work with than the liquid stuff?

Any downsides?

Thanks

 

[SmilingSlasher]

Banjo......

If you look at the several mods I have made, you can see the I also use the epoxy putty. It is just ALOT easier to pinch a piece off, mix it up and push it into place, than to use the liquid stuff. The drying time is pretty quick......Plus you don't have to worry about it running somewhere you don't need it like liquid epoxy can do.

 

[BanjoMan]

Thanks 420.

Since you've built a ton of these things, answer me another one: As far as epoxy goes, can I use it pretty much anywhere? In other words - can I use it to seal just about any connection without worrying about shorting the electronics? Thinking mainly about the inside bottom of the atty connector and the exposed soldered area of the switch.

 

[ZoSo15]

After a failed attempt at a nicostick using the Loctite liquid epoxy crap I decided to try this.

1000x easier to work with! And while most epoxy is at least water resistant, with this stuff I have extra insurance against any juice seeping out of the atty.

Got it at Home Depot.

Cures hard as rock, btw.

Edit: Concerning your second question, my negative wire is soldered to the outside of the atty connector and the epoxy covers pretty much all of it. Works perfectly fine.

 

[P3ST1L3NC3]

used aquamend and a deployed airbag (kevlar) to patch my jet ski hull. its pretty decent stuff.

 

[BanjoMan]

Thanks for the tips. I'll look for Aquamend next time I'm out.

 

[WillyB]

Both liquid and putty epoxies have their uses. Use them both.

 

[MastiffMike]

They do make epoxy putty that has metal particles in it. I don't know if it's conductive or not but you'll probably want to be more careful with that type than the others. I've used and been happy with Loctite's Epoxy Putty (I got mine from Home Depot in the paint section). Work time is 5 minutes and after 45 minutes it can be sanded/drilled/painted. It withstands -17 to 250*F so keep that in mind. Also it's not recommended for potable water systems.

There's other types that offer different work times (and different properties) so you'll want to get something that's right for your needs. QuikWood epoxy putty has a 15-20 minute work time and is cured at 60 minutes. The ones I'd like to try (but my HD doesn't carry) are FastSteel and QuikPlastic as I think they might be the best choices for my needs.