Anyone ever encased an amp in parafin wax ?

[ozshadow]

Was thinking of making a supertiny point to point Cmoy and encasing it in parafin wax inside something small.

 

[kramer5150]

I recall pinkfloyd doing something similar with resins some time ago.

 

[ATAT]

If you live near a Fry's electronics, they sell a electronic contact sealant, its basically liquid insulation that solidifies.. Very nifty.

 

[rsaavedra]

Don't try the wax with a Dynahi though

 

[SoundGoon]

That's a pretty neat idea. I'd love to see something like a full size amp with nothing but that as its case. Don't know how good ventilation would be though

Oo! Maybe instead of tubes for that "warm glow", one could use a couple of wicks, light them, and dim the lights

 

[FallenAngel]

Sounds cute, but I think it'll melt.

 

[Clutz]

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Originally Posted by rsaavedra /img/forum/go_quote.gif Don't try the wax with a Dynahi though

Why not? You could make a Lava-Lamp amp!

 

[ozshadow]

It would not be the actual case, just used to keep things in place. Maybe in something like an Altoids gum tin.

 

[jarthel]

what would do in case you need to replace components?

 

[PinkFloyd]

Melt some candles in a saucepan and pour the melted wax over your amp, it's a good and cheap potting compound and one I used to use in loudspeaker crossovers. Be warned though, if that amp ever goes wrong and you need to change a part you're pretty much up **** creek without a paddle. Also, I wouldn't recommend candle wax in an amp that runs hot.

 

[PinkFloyd]

Quote:

Originally Posted by kramer5150 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I recall pinkfloyd doing something similar with resins some time ago.

Was hot melt glue Kramer

 

[phergus_25]

Two part epoxy can be used for most anything.