Is there an insulator of choice in paste form where I can use to cover
some of the wires that get exposed in small electronics projects?
Using tape sometimes doesn't work because it's hard to reach the area.
I tried to use glue but it gets all messy. Is it epoxy?

Thank you.

M. Hamed wrote:

> Is there an insulator of choice in paste form where I can use to cover
> some of the wires that get exposed in small electronics projects?
> Using tape sometimes doesn't work because it's hard to reach the area.
> I tried to use glue but it gets all messy. Is it epoxy?
>
> Thank you.
look for a product called "Liquid Tape"

http://www.thetapeworks.com/liquid-tape.htm
you're welcome.
http://webpages.charter.net/jamie_5"

M. Hamed wrote:
> Is there an insulator of choice in paste form where I can use to cover
> some of the wires that get exposed in small electronics projects?
> Using tape sometimes doesn't work because it's hard to reach the area.
> I tried to use glue but it gets all messy. Is it epoxy?

Most epoxy formulas are excellent insulators, so might serve
for this function. The quick cure kind (50:50 mix that
hardens in a few minutes) is soft and can be dug off, if you
have to repair something. Viscous liquid versions are most
common, but can be thickened up to reduce dripping, by
stirring a little talcum powder into each of the parts of
the mix before combining them. If you mix first, then
thicken, you risk having the whole thing set up before it is
placed. The cure time can be extended by keeping the epoxy
cool (mix on a file card laying on an aluminum pan you pull
out of the refrigerator, just before mixing).

I keep this handy for many uses:
http://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/dev/devs-209.htm
--
Regards,

John Popelish

"M. Hamed"
>
> Is there an insulator of choice in paste form where I can use to cover
> some of the wires that get exposed in small electronics projects?
> Using tape sometimes doesn't work because it's hard to reach the area.
> I tried to use glue but it gets all messy. Is it epoxy?


** Try using a * silicone sealant * , be careful to chose the kind sold for
use with metals.

" Silastic" is one brand, there are many others.

Silicone has excellent insulation quality and dries fairly quick.

Do not use sealants that smell like acetic acid !!



........ Phil

"M. Hamed" <mhs000@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:2cd1ec96-e6df-4b07-82e3-ee891bc5da9c@i7g2000prf.googlegroups.com...
> Is there an insulator of choice in paste form where I can use to cover
> some of the wires that get exposed in small electronics projects?
> Using tape sometimes doesn't work because it's hard to reach the area.
> I tried to use glue but it gets all messy. Is it epoxy?
>
> Thank you.

Silicone sealant works well.

NewsGroups wrote:

>
> "M. Hamed" <mhs000@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:2cd1ec96-e6df-4b07-82e3-ee891bc5da9c@i7g2000prf.googlegroups.com...
>
>> Is there an insulator of choice in paste form where I can use to cover
>> some of the wires that get exposed in small electronics projects?
>> Using tape sometimes doesn't work because it's hard to reach the area.
>> I tried to use glue but it gets all messy. Is it epoxy?
>>
>> Thank you.
>
>
> Silicone sealant works well.
Some silicones are erosive.

http://webpages.charter.net/jamie_5"

Thank you for the excellent suggestions!

On Sun, 02 Mar 2008 17:16:10 -0500, John Popelish <jpopelish@rica.net>
wrote:

>I keep this handy for many uses:
>http://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/dev/devs-209.htm

Cool site! Added to the bookmarks. I assume you're also familiar with
http://www.micromark.com ? They're my usual gadget source.

--
Rich Webb Norfolk, VA

On Sun, 2 Mar 2008 17:16:33 -0500, "NewsGroups" <spar@plaus> wrote:

>
>"M. Hamed" <mhs000@gmail.com> wrote in message
>news:2cd1ec96-e6df-4b07-82e3-ee891bc5da9c@i7g2000prf.googlegroups.com...
>> Is there an insulator of choice in paste form where I can use to cover
>> some of the wires that get exposed in small electronics projects?
>> Using tape sometimes doesn't work because it's hard to reach the area.
>> I tried to use glue but it gets all messy. Is it epoxy?
>>
>> Thank you.
>
>Silicone sealant works well.

Just not the air-cure type that's full of acetic acid.

John

erosive? you are truly an idiot.

On Mar 2, 2:25 pm, Jamie
<jamie_ka1lpa_not_valid_after_ka1l...@charter.net> wrote:
> NewsGroups wrote:
>
> > "M. Hamed" <mhs...@gmail.com> wrote in message
> >news:2cd1ec96-e6df-4b07-82e3-ee891bc5da9c@i7g2000prf.googlegroups.com...
>
> >> Is there an insulator of choice in paste form where I can use to cover
> >> some of the wires that get exposed in small electronics projects?
> >> Using tape sometimes doesn't work because it's hard to reach the area.
> >> I tried to use glue but it gets all messy. Is it epoxy?
>
> >> Thank you.
>
> > Silicone sealant works well.
>
> Some silicones are erosive.
>
> http://webpages.charter.net/jamie_5"

Silicone is not "erosive" you fucking retard. Try looking up those
big words that you don't understand before using them.

sdl2112@gmail.com wrote:
> On Mar 2, 2:25 pm, Jamie
> <jamie_ka1lpa_not_valid_after_ka1l...@charter.net> wrote:
>
>>NewsGroups wrote:
>>
>>
>>>"M. Hamed" <mhs...@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>>news:2cd1ec96-e6df-4b07-82e3-ee891bc5da9c@i7g2000prf.googlegroups.com...
>>
>>>>Is there an insulator of choice in paste form where I can use to cover
>>>>some of the wires that get exposed in small electronics projects?
>>>>Using tape sometimes doesn't work because it's hard to reach the area.
>>>>I tried to use glue but it gets all messy. Is it epoxy?
>>
>>>>Thank you.
>>
>>>Silicone sealant works well.
>>
>>Some silicones are erosive.
>>
>>http://webpages.charter.net/jamie_5"
>
>
> Silicone is not "erosive" you fucking retard. Try looking up those
> big words that you don't understand before using them.

You moron, it's fools like you that make the world go around jack ass.

Oh yeah, I forgot. You're just an insignificant little twit/twat. What
ever fits you the best. Most likely both in your case.
--

SOME PEOPLE ARE LIKE SLINKIES. NOT REALLY GOOD FOR ANYTHING BUT
THEY BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE WHEN PUSHED DOWN THE STAIRS.
http://webpages.charter.net/jamie_5"

Jamie wrote:
>
> sdl2112@gmail.com wrote:
> > On Mar 2, 2:25 pm, Jamie
> > <jamie_ka1lpa_not_valid_after_ka1l...@charter.net> wrote:
> >
> >>NewsGroups wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >>>"M. Hamed" <mhs...@gmail.com> wrote in message
> >>>news:2cd1ec96-e6df-4b07-82e3-ee891bc5da9c@i7g2000prf.googlegroups.com...
> >>
> >>>>Is there an insulator of choice in paste form where I can use to cover
> >>>>some of the wires that get exposed in small electronics projects?
> >>>>Using tape sometimes doesn't work because it's hard to reach the area.
> >>>>I tried to use glue but it gets all messy. Is it epoxy?
> >>
> >>>>Thank you.
> >>
> >>>Silicone sealant works well.
> >>
> >>Some silicones are erosive.
> >>
> >>http://webpages.charter.net/jamie_5"
> >
> >
> > Silicone is not "erosive" you fucking retard. Try looking up those
> > big words that you don't understand before using them.
>
> You moron, it's fools like you that make the world go around jack ass.
>
> Oh yeah, I forgot. You're just an insignificant little twit/twat. What
> ever fits you the best. Most likely both in your case.
> --
>
> SOME PEOPLE ARE LIKE SLINKIES. NOT REALLY GOOD FOR ANYTHING BUT
> THEY BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE WHEN PUSHED DOWN THE STAIRS.
> http://webpages.charter.net/jamie_5"


I guess it's time to shove this idiot down the stairs again.

The word is 'Corrosive', moron. Sorry, I see that you prefer to be
called a retard.

It states right on the tube not to use acetic acid cured Silicone
caulk because it is corrosive.


--
Service to my country? Been there, Done that, and I've got my DD214 to
prove it.
Member of DAV #85.

Michael A. Terrell
Central Florida

"M. Hamed" (mhs000@gmail.com) writes:
> Is there an insulator of choice in paste form where I can use to cover
> some of the wires that get exposed in small electronics projects?
> Using tape sometimes doesn't work because it's hard to reach the area.
> I tried to use glue but it gets all messy. Is it epoxy?
>
> Thank you.

Exposed wire in itself is not a bad thing. Only if there's a risk of
something else coming into contact with it (and why are there any loose
and uninsulated wires that will?) does everything have to be insulated.
Well, high enough voltage you should be careful with.

It almost sounds like you might be talking about wires at the bottom of
a circuit board or perfboard. If that's it, the wires aren't generally
exposed since they are on the underside and presumably facing some surface
of the box it's in. If the box is metal, the trick is to put a sheet of
some insulation between the board and the box, just in case. Commercially,
you see quite thin pieces of plastic or mylar there, any plastic you
can get your hands on would work. Not even needed if the box is plastic.

Other tricks are covering the exposed wires with tubing. You get
flexible plastic tubing of the right size, slip some on the wire, then do the
soldering. Then you can pull the tubing over the exposed connection. Some
times you can even make do with insulation pulled off a bigger diameter
wire, instead of buying the empty tubing.

Sometimes that's not suitable, because the connection is too big so
a large enough diameter tubing won't hold. So you buy some heat shrinkable
tubing, and as with the plastic tubing, slip a short length over the wire
before you solder it. Then bring it over the connection, apply some heat,
and the tubing shrinks. You get a nicely insulated connection.

Michael

On Mar 2, 2:06=A0pm, "M. Hamed" <mhs...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Is there an insulator of choice in paste form where I can use to cover
> some of the wires that get exposed in small electronics projects?

If it's to tack down wires, either dab on a bit of hot-melt glue,
or use wire ties.

To protect junctions, simple vinyl tape is not the end of the list;
heat
shrink tubing, and fusion tape (rubbery stuff that forms a solid
blob),
and liquid tape are all useful to cover bits that could be an
embarrassment if they made contact with people or metal.

To protect a long wire run, there are sheathing materials, including
'spaghetti' tubing, but usually you will want to buy sheathed
cable instead of building your own.

If you want to protect a complete circuit, of course, you want a
box.
Bulkhead connectors and grommets... all good for protecting wire.