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Default Electronic Components Waterproofing
On Mon, 8 Oct 2007 07:01:29 -0400, "Armond Perretta"
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I am reassembling a tillerpilot with a wired remote. I notice that the
manufacturer originally used what looks like a black rubbery compound for
waterproofing. I suspect was a silicone rubber product. What is the
recommended sealer for plastic assemblies such as remotes, autopilots, etc.?

I avoid silicone sealants since nothing else sticks to them, or to
where they were.

I'd use LifeCaulk or some other non-silicone sealant.


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