What type of epoxy are you guys using to glue the atty connector on?

[mv2envy]

I have been using JB-Kwik (5 minute version of JB-Weld) but it doesnt seem to get rock hard once cured so its failed on me a couple of times (atty connector started moving)

I also got a 60 2 part clear color epoxy (cant remember the name) from the hardware store, and this too doesnt harden like a rock once cured, more like really hard rubber.

So what are you guys using?

 

[Dudeman]

JB-Stick weld. It comes in a plastic tube. It's like a 2 part clay you knead together. Gets rock hard and you can even drill and sand it.

 

[Rocketman]

Here's an idea for you plastic box folks.
solder a copper washer to your connector and epoxy that inside the box.

I stove solder my connector when using copper, and press the connector into the aluminum boxes.
PG/VG are 'solvents' and will eventually soften even the JB weld.
Leave a little extra wire length just in case the connector does get loose.

 

[Lazrah]

I use a marine grade 2 part epoxy (left over from a boat building project) It gets super hard, PITA to sand. Haven't had any problems yet.

 

[Rocketman]

I'm sure it's stronger, and more resistant to PG/VG than the consumer grade stuff.

and you probably have a 10 year supply for every e-cig modder in Alaska

 

[mamu]

I experimented with different epoxies and JB Weld last year and chose VersaChem 47809 Plastic Welding to use in my mods. Good stuff with a 15 minute set time. Once it sets it's rock solid.

VersaChem 47809 Plastic Welding

 

[asdaq]

Looks like strong stuff mamu, is that what you are using in Merlin's and Denali's?

 

[mamu]

Looks like strong stuff mamu, is that what you are using in Merlin's and Denali's?

I use it in all my mods. It's great for plastic to plastic and also plastic to metal. The 15 minute set time gives me enough time to putz with it to get it where I want it. I do use it quite liberally though - there's a reason I call myself the epoxy queen!

 

[mv2envy]

Thanks for the suggestions! Ill see what the local stores have.

 

[mamu]

My local Auto Zone stocks different types of epoxy, including VersaChem. It's almost 6 bucks though.

 

[Rocketman]

Doesn't take much of the plastic weld.

Mixes like snot, and has great dielectric properties.
Nice stuff to have around.