[time-nuts] Removing thermal tape residue?

John Ackermann N8UR jra at febo.com
Sat Feb 11 16:56:01 UTC 2012


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 <jra at 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
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