silicone does outgas acetic acid for a day or so. after that it is inconsequential. if you *don't* smell vinegar don't use it...it's crap.
no big deal. jtm ----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, September 06, 2002 11:03 AM Subject: [RCSE] Re: ? technique - nosecone potting Robert - You've mostly heard what to do. I'd add a couple things - [...] I like the Doc's idea of using silicone, but remember that many brands of silicone outgas acetic acid. This is corrosive and very bad to have around electronics. If you smell vinegar when you open the tube save it for something else. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]