[time-nuts] Removing thermal tape residue?
Is there a recommended way to remove the residue of what I presume was thermal tape on the heatsinks of my various telco Rb units? It's a slightly tacky light greenish layer. I'm guessing that for a permanent installation one would want to remove that residue, smooth the surface, and replace with new material for best thermal transfer to the heatsink. John ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.
Re: [time-nuts] Removing thermal tape residue?
I wasn't clear below -- the residue is on the Rb exterior surface that attached to the heatsink. On Feb 11, 2012, at 11:52 AM, John Ackermann N8UR j...@febo.com wrote: Is there a recommended way to remove the residue of what I presume was thermal tape on the heatsinks of my various telco Rb units? It's a slightly tacky light greenish layer. I'm guessing that for a permanent installation one would want to remove that residue, smooth the surface, and replace with new material for best thermal transfer to the heatsink. John ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there. ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.
Re: [time-nuts] Removing thermal tape residue?
John, Have you tried anything yet? As a first pass I would try something petroleum based to clean. I know this has worked for me in the past. Rob Kimberley -Original Message- From: time-nuts-boun...@febo.com [mailto:time-nuts-boun...@febo.com] On Behalf Of John Ackermann N8UR Sent: 11 February 2012 16:53 To: Time-Nuts Subject: [time-nuts] Removing thermal tape residue? Is there a recommended way to remove the residue of what I presume was thermal tape on the heatsinks of my various telco Rb units? It's a slightly tacky light greenish layer. I'm guessing that for a permanent installation one would want to remove that residue, smooth the surface, and replace with new material for best thermal transfer to the heatsink. John ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there. ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.
Re: [time-nuts] Removing thermal tape residue?
Maybe a thinner can help... On Sat, Feb 11, 2012 at 5:58 PM, Rob Kimberley robkimber...@btinternet.comwrote: John, Have you tried anything yet? As a first pass I would try something petroleum based to clean. I know this has worked for me in the past. Rob Kimberley -Original Message- From: time-nuts-boun...@febo.com [mailto:time-nuts-boun...@febo.com] On Behalf Of John Ackermann N8UR Sent: 11 February 2012 16:53 To: Time-Nuts Subject: [time-nuts] Removing thermal tape residue? Is there a recommended way to remove the residue of what I presume was thermal tape on the heatsinks of my various telco Rb units? It's a slightly tacky light greenish layer. I'm guessing that for a permanent installation one would want to remove that residue, smooth the surface, and replace with new material for best thermal transfer to the heatsink. John ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there. ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there. ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.
Re: [time-nuts] Removing thermal tape residue?
There is a layer like that on my LPRO-101 that I think is the 'thermal conductor' designed to 'connect' the unit to the heat sink. Or am I disoriented? Joe -Original Message- From: time-nuts-boun...@febo.com [mailto:time-nuts-boun...@febo.com] On Behalf Of John Ackermann N8UR Sent: Saturday, February 11, 2012 10:53 AM To: Time-Nuts Subject: [time-nuts] Removing thermal tape residue? Is there a recommended way to remove the residue of what I presume was thermal tape on the heatsinks of my various telco Rb units? It's a slightly tacky light greenish layer. I'm guessing that for a permanent installation one would want to remove that residue, smooth the surface, and replace with new material for best thermal transfer to the heatsink. John ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there. ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.
Re: [time-nuts] Removing thermal tape residue?
John: If it is an adhesive tape residue or just an adhesive residue, the best, paint safe, and non-toxic remover I am aware of is Goo-Gone. It is some kind mild solvent with a lot of citrus oil in it. Sold at grocery stores. Since you own a house, I would be surprised if your wife does not already have a bottle. It is impossible to operate a house without it. Works extremely well on adhesive tape residue, stick-on label residue, and windshield sticker residue. If that doesn't work then try iso-propyl alcohol, acetone, tri-chlor, etc. Those are more toxic, will attack plastic and paint, etc. --- Graham / KE9H == On 2/11/2012 10:56 AM, John Ackermann N8UR wrote: I wasn't clear below -- the residue is on the Rb exterior surface that attached to the heatsink. On Feb 11, 2012, at 11:52 AM, John Ackermann N8URj...@febo.com wrote: Is there a recommended way to remove the residue of what I presume was thermal tape on the heatsinks of my various telco Rb units? It's a slightly tacky light greenish layer. I'm guessing that for a permanent installation one would want to remove that residue, smooth the surface, and replace with new material for best thermal transfer to the heatsink. John ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there. ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there. ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.
Re: [time-nuts] Removing thermal tape residue?
FWIWI used denatured alcohol and acetone. Just be sure to wear chemical safe gloves and plenty of shop rags. But it comes right off. Fumes are bad too. Let the rags dry out before you put them in the trash. -Brian, WA1ZMS -Original Message- From: time-nuts-boun...@febo.com [mailto:time-nuts-boun...@febo.com] On Behalf Of Graham / KE9H Sent: Saturday, February 11, 2012 12:11 PM To: time-nuts@febo.com Subject: Re: [time-nuts] Removing thermal tape residue? John: If it is an adhesive tape residue or just an adhesive residue, the best, paint safe, and non-toxic remover I am aware of is Goo-Gone. It is some kind mild solvent with a lot of citrus oil in it. Sold at grocery stores. Since you own a house, I would be surprised if your wife does not already have a bottle. It is impossible to operate a house without it. Works extremely well on adhesive tape residue, stick-on label residue, and windshield sticker residue. If that doesn't work then try iso-propyl alcohol, acetone, tri-chlor, etc. Those are more toxic, will attack plastic and paint, etc. --- Graham / KE9H == On 2/11/2012 10:56 AM, John Ackermann N8UR wrote: I wasn't clear below -- the residue is on the Rb exterior surface that attached to the heatsink. On Feb 11, 2012, at 11:52 AM, John Ackermann N8URj...@febo.com wrote: Is there a recommended way to remove the residue of what I presume was thermal tape on the heatsinks of my various telco Rb units? It's a slightly tacky light greenish layer. I'm guessing that for a permanent installation one would want to remove that residue, smooth the surface, and replace with new material for best thermal transfer to the heatsink. John ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there. ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there. ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there. ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.
Re: [time-nuts] Removing thermal tape residue?
I've used WD-40 to soften adhesive gunk such that a paper towel can be used to wipe it off. From: John Ackermann N8UR j...@febo.com To: Discussion of precise time and frequency measurement time-nuts@febo.com Cc: Time-Nuts time-nuts@febo.com Sent: Sat, February 11, 2012 11:56:01 AM Subject: Re: [time-nuts] Removing thermal tape residue? I wasn't clear below -- the residue is on the Rb exterior surface that attached to the heatsink. On Feb 11, 2012, at 11:52 AM, John Ackermann N8UR j...@febo.com wrote: Is there a recommended way to remove the residue of what I presume was thermal tape on the heatsinks of my various telco Rb units? It's a slightly tacky light greenish layer. I'm guessing that for a permanent installation one would want to remove that residue, smooth the surface, and replace with new material for best thermal transfer to the heatsink. John ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.
Re: [time-nuts] Removing thermal tape residue?
Perhaps goof off would work ? I've never used it on electronics but it seems to do a good job removing residue from metal trim in buildings. I expect there are hazards associated with this product so please take suitable pre cautions. -- On Sat, 11 Feb, 2012 12:03 PM EST Azelio Boriani wrote: Maybe a thinner can help... On Sat, Feb 11, 2012 at 5:58 PM, Rob Kimberley robkimber...@btinternet.comwrote: John, Have you tried anything yet? As a first pass I would try something petroleum based to clean. I know this has worked for me in the past. Rob Kimberley -Original Message- From: time-nuts-boun...@febo.com [mailto:time-nuts-boun...@febo.com] On Behalf Of John Ackermann N8UR Sent: 11 February 2012 16:53 To: Time-Nuts Subject: [time-nuts] Removing thermal tape residue? Is there a recommended way to remove the residue of what I presume was thermal tape on the heatsinks of my various telco Rb units? It's a slightly tacky light greenish layer. I'm guessing that for a permanent installation one would want to remove that residue, smooth the surface, and replace with new material for best thermal transfer to the heatsink. John ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there. ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there. ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there. ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.
Re: [time-nuts] Removing thermal tape residue?
Thanks, Brian. Sounds like a plan. I just wasn't sure if there was anything special about the thermal material, as I've never worked with it before. BTW -- when you search for thermal tape most of the hits are for the tiny square pads used on CPU heatsinks, but I did find one eBay seller with 100x200mm sheets, albeit with adhesive on only one side -- check item http://www.ebay.com/itm/320834206191?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 John Brian, WA1ZMS said the following on 02/11/2012 12:25 PM: FWIWI used denatured alcohol and acetone. Just be sure to wear chemical safe gloves and plenty of shop rags. But it comes right off. Fumes are bad too. Let the rags dry out before you put them in the trash. -Brian, WA1ZMS -Original Message- From: time-nuts-boun...@febo.com [mailto:time-nuts-boun...@febo.com] On Behalf Of Graham / KE9H Sent: Saturday, February 11, 2012 12:11 PM To: time-nuts@febo.com Subject: Re: [time-nuts] Removing thermal tape residue? John: If it is an adhesive tape residue or just an adhesive residue, the best, paint safe, and non-toxic remover I am aware of is Goo-Gone. It is some kind mild solvent with a lot of citrus oil in it. Sold at grocery stores. Since you own a house, I would be surprised if your wife does not already have a bottle. It is impossible to operate a house without it. Works extremely well on adhesive tape residue, stick-on label residue, and windshield sticker residue. If that doesn't work then try iso-propyl alcohol, acetone, tri-chlor, etc. Those are more toxic, will attack plastic and paint, etc. --- Graham / KE9H == On 2/11/2012 10:56 AM, John Ackermann N8UR wrote: I wasn't clear below -- the residue is on the Rb exterior surface that attached to the heatsink. On Feb 11, 2012, at 11:52 AM, John Ackermann N8URj...@febo.com wrote: Is there a recommended way to remove the residue of what I presume was thermal tape on the heatsinks of my various telco Rb units? It's a slightly tacky light greenish layer. I'm guessing that for a permanent installation one would want to remove that residue, smooth the surface, and replace with new material for best thermal transfer to the heatsink. John ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there. ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there. ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there. ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there. ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.
Re: [time-nuts] Removing thermal tape residue?
On 02/11/12 04:52 PM, John Ackermann N8UR wrote: Is there a recommended way to remove the residue of what I presume was thermal tape on the heatsinks of my various telco Rb units? It's a slightly tacky light greenish layer. I'm guessing that for a permanent installation one would want to remove that residue, smooth the surface, and replace with new material for best thermal transfer to the heatsink. John Silicon oil seems to remove that easily. I've found two recent sources of silicon oil when I needed to do this. 1) My mate had some with his electric shaver. 2) Oil filled Bird dummy load. -- A: Because it messes up the order in which people normally read text. Q: Why is top-posting such a bad thing? A: Top-posting. Q: What is the most annoying thing in e-mail? ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.
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And how do you remove the silicone oil? Ever heard the one about the hotel guest who complains about the mouse in his room? -John === On 02/11/12 04:52 PM, John Ackermann N8UR wrote: Is there a recommended way to remove the residue of what I presume was thermal tape on the heatsinks of my various telco Rb units? It's a slightly tacky light greenish layer. I'm guessing that for a permanent installation one would want to remove that residue, smooth the surface, and replace with new material for best thermal transfer to the heatsink. John Silicon oil seems to remove that easily. I've found two recent sources of silicon oil when I needed to do this. 1) My mate had some with his electric shaver. 2) Oil filled Bird dummy load. -- A: Because it messes up the order in which people normally read text. Q: Why is top-posting such a bad thing? A: Top-posting. Q: What is the most annoying thing in e-mail? ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there. ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.
Re: [time-nuts] Removing thermal tape residue?
Try searching for thermally conductive adhesive gap filler to get a good selection of manufacturers like Bergquist, Chomerics, Masterbond, etc. From: John Ackermann N8UR j...@febo.com To: Discussion of precise time and frequency measurement time-nuts@febo.com Sent: Sat, February 11, 2012 1:45:08 PM Subject: Re: [time-nuts] Removing thermal tape residue? ... BTW -- when you search for thermal tape most of the hits are for the tiny square pads used on CPU heatsinks... ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.
Re: [time-nuts] Removing thermal tape residue?
I can confirm: my LPRO-101 has this thermal conductive green sheet too. I think to retain it instead of getting rid but it is not in perfect shape... On Sun, Feb 12, 2012 at 12:18 AM, Robert LaJeunesse rlajeune...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Try searching for thermally conductive adhesive gap filler to get a good selection of manufacturers like Bergquist, Chomerics, Masterbond, etc. From: John Ackermann N8UR j...@febo.com To: Discussion of precise time and frequency measurement time-nuts@febo.com Sent: Sat, February 11, 2012 1:45:08 PM Subject: Re: [time-nuts] Removing thermal tape residue? ... BTW -- when you search for thermal tape most of the hits are for the tiny square pads used on CPU heatsinks... ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there. ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.
