I have some very old octal valves with (slightly) loose bases.
They're not expensive per se, but definitely worth repairing imho.
While researching the topic, I only found two old threads:
(https://www.avforums.co.za/index.php/topic,44582.0.html)
(https://www.avforums.co.za/index.php/topic,45580.msg584066.html#msg584066)
Consensus seemed to be that either i)Araldite or ii) Clear Contact Adhesive will do the trick.
(And that superglue is perhaps not the best idea.)
I couldn't source any Araldite but have succesfully used this slow-setting UHU Epoxy before in other applications:
(http://www.uhu.com/fileadmin/extern/hhr/htdocs/en-us/product/detail/productCategoryIndex/2/productIndex/epoxy-ultra-strong)
(https://www.builders.co.za/Fixings-Fasteners-and-Adhesives/Adhesives/Uhu-Epoxy-Ultra-Strong-Tube---Clear-%2820g%29/p/000000000000528772)
Couldn't find any specs, but assuming a good sub for Araldite?
Or should I stick to something basic like this:
(https://www.builders.co.za/Fixings-Fasteners-and-Adhesives/Adhesives/Adhesive-Contact/Pattex-Contact-Adhesive-Transparent-Carded-(50ml)/p/000000000000011053?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-9vYi9KP3gIVApPtCh0nggVKEAQYBCABEgK3U_D_BwE)
Are there any other/new opinions RE which approach is better?
P.S. Not keen on importing some expensive, proprietary solution to solve this (fairly rare) problem.
They're not expensive per se, but definitely worth repairing imho.
While researching the topic, I only found two old threads:
(https://www.avforums.co.za/index.php/topic,44582.0.html)
(https://www.avforums.co.za/index.php/topic,45580.msg584066.html#msg584066)
Consensus seemed to be that either i)Araldite or ii) Clear Contact Adhesive will do the trick.
(And that superglue is perhaps not the best idea.)
I couldn't source any Araldite but have succesfully used this slow-setting UHU Epoxy before in other applications:
(http://www.uhu.com/fileadmin/extern/hhr/htdocs/en-us/product/detail/productCategoryIndex/2/productIndex/epoxy-ultra-strong)
(https://www.builders.co.za/Fixings-Fasteners-and-Adhesives/Adhesives/Uhu-Epoxy-Ultra-Strong-Tube---Clear-%2820g%29/p/000000000000528772)
Couldn't find any specs, but assuming a good sub for Araldite?
Or should I stick to something basic like this:
(https://www.builders.co.za/Fixings-Fasteners-and-Adhesives/Adhesives/Adhesive-Contact/Pattex-Contact-Adhesive-Transparent-Carded-(50ml)/p/000000000000011053?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-9vYi9KP3gIVApPtCh0nggVKEAQYBCABEgK3U_D_BwE)
Are there any other/new opinions RE which approach is better?
P.S. Not keen on importing some expensive, proprietary solution to solve this (fairly rare) problem.
