[time-nuts] Removing thermal tape residue?

2012-02-11 Thread John Ackermann N8UR
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

Re: [time-nuts] Removing thermal tape residue?

2012-02-11 Thread John Ackermann N8UR
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

Re: [time-nuts] Removing thermal tape residue?

2012-02-11 Thread Rob Kimberley
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

Re: [time-nuts] Removing thermal tape residue?

2012-02-11 Thread Azelio Boriani
- 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

Re: [time-nuts] Removing thermal tape residue?

2012-02-11 Thread J. L. Trantham
: 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

Re: [time-nuts] Removing thermal tape residue?

2012-02-11 Thread Graham / KE9H
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

Re: [time-nuts] Removing thermal tape residue?

2012-02-11 Thread Brian, WA1ZMS
[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

Re: [time-nuts] Removing thermal tape residue?

2012-02-11 Thread Robert LaJeunesse
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

Re: [time-nuts] Removing thermal tape residue?

2012-02-11 Thread Mark Spencer
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

Re: [time-nuts] Removing thermal tape residue?

2012-02-11 Thread John Ackermann N8UR
: 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

Re: [time-nuts] Removing thermal tape residue?

2012-02-11 Thread Dr. David Kirkby
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

Re: [time-nuts] Removing thermal tape residue?

2012-02-11 Thread J. Forster
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

Re: [time-nuts] Removing thermal tape residue?

2012-02-11 Thread Robert LaJeunesse
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

Re: [time-nuts] Removing thermal tape residue?

2012-02-11 Thread Azelio Boriani
: [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