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Old 02-16-2016, 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Aercool View Post
What is the best way to secure these types of capacitors to the inside of the chassis? I know zip-ties are probably best, but if you don't have anything to anchor it to - what does Dennis use to attach it to the side walls? Is that a silicone glue or something? I'd guess you wouldn't want a solvent-based glue that could potentially eat into the casing of the capacitor. Any idea what's considered the safest/best securing glue?

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Use something like this adhesive backed holder and a zip tie. I got them at Radio Shack a long time ago. The part sits in the saddle and is zip tied through the slot. Do not squeeze the zip tie too tight as that will damage some caps. Nice and snug is all you need.

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