Hoffman Amplifiers Tube Amplifier Forum
Amp Stuff => Tube Amp Building - Tweaks - Repairs => Topic started by: Blooze on August 07, 2025, 07:43:44 pm
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I didn’t think about this when I built my Ga-18T clone, but would it be wise to put a silicone bead on one side of the three filter caps to anchor them to the turret board? I keep reading about people doing this. This thing will never be used outside of the house and very rarely moved.
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No need to use gloop IMO. Looks messy and is more hassle if you have to change filter caps later. YMMV
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No need to use gloop IMO. Looks messy and is more hassle if you have to change filter caps later. YMMV
Thanks. I just wasn’t sure since it’s a head like a Marshall and all the components hang.
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If you want to make them more secure, I think zip ties mounted through the board (or mounted to zip-tie mounts) looks tidier and are easy to clip and replace. YMMV
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Honestly, no need to secure those caps in your situation.
Beauty of a build.
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Honestly, no need to secure those caps in your situation.
Beauty of a build.
Thanks! Here’s a couple pics of it.