[Elecraft] [KX3] Re: Kx2 paddle issue

[Mark Goldberg]

There are many different Loctites of each color. Exactly what has worked
for you? I have settled on Blue Loctite 243 for it's improved temperature
range, better compatibility with Stainless Steel hardware and oil
resistance.

73,

Mark
W7MLG

On Mon, Jul 24, 2017 at 10:05 AM, w4sc <w4sc at windstream.net> wrote:

> You may want to reconsider using Loctite Red (or Blue), the highest
> strengths.  If you ever want to disassemble that part of the XDP2, it may
> take heat and excessive force to loosen.
>
> Loctite Purple is probably more than adequate for the securing of the
> posts.  A tiny dab of Purple on the end of the screw threads worked great
> for me.
>
> REF; http://henkeladhesivesna.com/blog/the-difference-between-
> red-blue-green-and-purple-threadlockers/
>
> 73 de Ben W4SC
>
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