Eric Gustafson wrote:
> Specifically regarding penetrox:
Agreed, there are several different compounds. I was tying to keep the
discussion short by just addressing all of the popular compunds commonly
available and recommended for use with aluminum.
BIG SNIP
> When you are done, you will have a connection that contains no
> dissimilar metals and has a relatively permanent occlusive
> barrier to moisture and gasses entering the joint. The
> connections that I have made using the above method have been the
> ones that gave me the least amount of trouble for the longest
> period of time.
>
> 73, Eric N7CL
Thanks for the excellent commentary! I am in total agreement with it.
The problem is that most everybody else can readily find the run of the
mill petroleum based stuff.
To make this discussion more useful for everyone else, we might offer
where the Dow compounds can be found. I know that we get them from an
industrial distributor named R.S. Hughes in L.A. These silicone
compounds are not usually offered at the local hardware store.
Your input on sources would, I'm sure be appreciated.
Others, in other areas of the US and foreign countries that know where
TT subscribers can obtain these compounds should present possible
sources.
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