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Subject: Re: [NYCR:Microcontrollers] Potting PCB for protection
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What about silicone window caulking?
On Jul 29, 2011, at 4:26 PM, Tikka308 <john.w.saund...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I'm using a PCB in an extended outdoor and semi-abusive environment
> and was told that potting the PCB in a "potting" compound (apparently
> like an epoxy) is a great way to protect the board. I've found plenty
> of info about industrial solutions but am trying to find a DIY home/
> small use kit where we can brush or apply it manually to test. Does
> anyone have any pointers, products or companies?
>=20
> Searching on digikey yields things like RTV silicone (http://
> search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Detail&name=3D473-1138-ND)
> - is that "potting"?
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