davewaldo
01-02-2008, 11:06 AM
Hi everyone!
I'm building a cooling/ventilation system for my C8 and I was planning on using Silicone sealant to glue and seal a few items inside the Cooler (such as an air filter).
This cooler will be the removable kind. ie. Insert cooler, run for an hour then remove cooler to use telescope. (No alteration to the scope)
Basically I want to know if there would be any issues with me using Silicone in this system as I know Silicone does out-gas some fumes.
Would these silicone fumes be harmful to the scope?
Are there any kinds of Silicone experienced ATMers recommend?
I know many people use silicone in Newtonian mirror cells however these are open tubes and therefore I figure fumes are not an issue. However I've not heard of people using silicone in close contact to an SCT.
Any advise is appreciated.
Cheers,
Dave.
PS. Once I have built my top secret SCT cooler I will be posting all the details. :thumbsup:;)
I'm building a cooling/ventilation system for my C8 and I was planning on using Silicone sealant to glue and seal a few items inside the Cooler (such as an air filter).
This cooler will be the removable kind. ie. Insert cooler, run for an hour then remove cooler to use telescope. (No alteration to the scope)
Basically I want to know if there would be any issues with me using Silicone in this system as I know Silicone does out-gas some fumes.
Would these silicone fumes be harmful to the scope?
Are there any kinds of Silicone experienced ATMers recommend?
I know many people use silicone in Newtonian mirror cells however these are open tubes and therefore I figure fumes are not an issue. However I've not heard of people using silicone in close contact to an SCT.
Any advise is appreciated.
Cheers,
Dave.
PS. Once I have built my top secret SCT cooler I will be posting all the details. :thumbsup:;)