Hoffman Amplifiers Tube Amplifier Forum
Amp Stuff => Tube Amp Building - Tweaks - Repairs => Topic started by: PharmRock on January 04, 2022, 07:14:09 pm
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A while back I started a thread about the Dr. Z "EMS" amp and I noticed in the gut shots he used these little adhesive tie mounts for wire routing. I figured if he's doing it, why not give it a shot myself?
I ordered a bag of 200 off Amazon for about $10, the 1/2" x 1/2" size.
these are perfect for the little 4" wire ties.
was wondering if any of experienced builders have used them in your builds and how the adhesive held over time. A little worried about the heat un-stickyfying the little pads.
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They usually do well in a temperature/humidity controlled environment. Not so good in a power panel outside your house.
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I have used those and the next size up in quite a few amps - especially when drilling holes is just not a good idea. I like them for securing axial filter caps. I clean the chassis area first with alcohol - Isopropyl, not Lagavulin. They hold well, but where I can, I prefer to drill a hole and secure the pad or use another type of mount - lots of options here https://www.cabletiesandmore.com/cable-supports (https://www.cabletiesandmore.com/cable-supports). What I have never liked is using a glob of RTV to secure things and these pads help avoid that.
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I can see where using the ones with mounting holes would come in really handy. decent price too.
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What I have never liked is using a glob of RTV to secure things...
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