[Boatanchors] Repairing Ceramic - Answer

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Rob,

You were probably thinking about the increased strength steel reinforced version of JB Weld.  I definitely wouldn't use that formula in a HV or RF environment.

Rodger WQ9E


-------- Original Message --------
> From: Rob Atkinson <ranchorobbo at gmail.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 5:33 AM
> To: Jim Wilhite <w5jo at brightok.net>
> Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] Repairing Ceramic - Answer
> 
> Hi Jim,
> 
> I may have been mistaken.  This is what I get for weighing in without
> doing some fact checking.  Wikipedia says JB Weld can be used inside
> microwave ovens.  A FAQ on the JB Weld website says it does not
> conduct electricity.  So I guess it is okay.  That means we have a few
> options for glue.
> I repaired a broken ceramic shaft insulator with JB Weld back before I
> heard it was supposedly metallic and now I guess I can use it without
> worry.
> 
> 73
> 
> Rob
> K5UJ
> 
> 
> On Mon, Oct 1, 2012 at 10:50 PM, Jim Wilhite <w5jo at brightok.net> wrote:
> > I don't know about this.  I looked at the label some time back and there is
> > no mention of ferrous material in their products.  Also I have used it to
> > repair tube caps and ceramic parts without degradation.  It is one of the
> > strongest types of adhesives I have found, but I don't use the quick set
> > type because of the temperature vulnerability.
> >
> > Your mileage may vary and things do change.
> >
> > Jim/W5JO
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> >
> > Avoid JB-Weld due to the fact is might be conductive due to its metal
> > content.
> >>
> >
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