Re: Is it safe to use a hot-glue gun to keep LED's in place?

upgrdman@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
>
> Thanks all! I guess I will go with the RTV silicone stuff. My only
> other question is if the silicone will effect the light output... my
> LED's project their light in about a 60degree angle, and I wonder if
> the silicone stuff will refocus the light?
>
> What would be the best way to apply the stuff... just at the base of
> the LEDs, or totally cover the LEDs in a think layer of the RTV silicon
> stuff?
>
> Lastly, since this will be on my RC car, dirt and other stuff will soon
> cover parts of my stuff. I use the general parts-cleaners that
> mechanics etc. use... spray can. Will that eat away at the RTV silicone
> stuff, or cause harm to the resistors and LED's? Would just using soapy
> warm water be better...and just let it dry thoroughly overnight?
>
> Thanks again,
> --Farrell F.


Be careful with RTV. There are two types and one corrodes wire. It
is marked, Not for electronic use.

--
Former professional electron wrangler.

Michael A. Terrell
Central Florida
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