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Other Stuff => Solid State => Topic started by: tubenit on February 11, 2015, 08:30:33 am

Title: Foot switch and hot glue
Post by: tubenit on February 11, 2015, 08:30:33 am

I built an amp for someone that uses a two switch foot switch.

The stereo plug to the foot switch broke  internally.  So I have gotten  Radio Shack stereo plug.  This plug inserts into the stereo jack on the amp which is isolated from the chassis.

I am wanting to put the new plug on and then fill that plug with hot glue with the hopes that it keeps the wires from moving and will lessen the chance a connection breaks.

Anyone know whether hot glue is OK for something like that.  I am not aware of it being conductive so I am thinking this is a good idea?

With respect, Tubenit

Title: Re: Foot switch and hot glue
Post by: Willabe on February 11, 2015, 09:36:26 am

I think Ed does that on all the cords he makes?


            Brad    :think1:

Title: Re: Foot switch and hot glue
Post by: tubenit on February 11, 2015, 03:56:01 pm

You mean this incredibly creative and genius idea isn't totally original with me??   :dontknow: :sad2:

 :icon_biggrin: :l2:

OK, I'll give it a try.

Thanks, Tubenit

Title: Re: Foot switch and hot glue
Post by: PRR on February 11, 2015, 10:00:14 pm

The Radio Shack plugs are crap.

Get a good plug.

Hot glue won't help much, and makes repairs difficult.