Page 1 of 1

Sealing high voltage connection at the laser tube

Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2015 6:27 pm
by geartech
The 32w that came with my K40 had a piece of silicone tube slit and pushed over the HV connections and then filled with what looks
like clear silicone sealer.
My K40 came with a tube of 703 gui xiang jiao packing adhesive. This stuff is a white thin silicone sealer/adhesive
Wonder if that will work or just leave the connections open?
I haven't had any issue with arcing but I just don't like 20kv out in the open.

Anyone have any advise for me?

Re: Sealing high voltage connection at the laser tube

Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2015 11:51 am
by Techgraphix
The silicone in the sleeves will not insulate and prevent corrosion but also fix the wrap or connector so it won't come loose due to vibrations.
Kees

Re: Sealing high voltage connection at the laser tube

Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2016 8:52 am
by SWMS
Yeah, I covered mine in quick curing silicone. Any builders one will for showers etc will do. Make sure the contacts are dry and you are doing it in a nice dry area. Tried it with a hot glue gun at first. Forget that!