[Boatanchors] Repairing Ceramic - Answer

[Bob Sullivan]

For others who may need this info ...

Thanks for all the thoughtful and informative responses. The conclusion seems to be to use a two-part epoxy ensuring the surfaces are clean!  I think I will use Loctite 1C as suggested by K0UYA. Avoid JB-Weld due to the fact is might be conductive due to its metal content.

73, Bob
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> From: Bob Sullivan <robert at isquare.com>
> Subject: Repairing Ceramic
> Date: October 1, 2012 4:45:59 PM EDT
> To: Boat Anchors List <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
> 
> Listmates,
> 
> I have a cracked ceramic (steatite?) support on the large plate tuning capacitor in a Viking 500. It's a nice "clean" crack. I would like suggestions for the best glue to use for repair. I would assume quick set epoxy would be okay but thought I better ask ...
> 
> 73, Bob
> WØYVA
> http://www.isquare.com/personal_pages/ras-hardware.htm