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Dutch
01-07-2013, 05:19 PM
What is the best way to secure those little ring nuts on panel switches? They seem pretty delicate and I do not want over tighten them. Do You use Lock-tight, Super-glue?

Thanks Dutch

cap01
01-07-2013, 05:29 PM
most of the mil-spec type switches arent that delicate and come with a keyed washer and lock washer .

mr bill
01-07-2013, 06:54 PM
If you decide not to use the lockwasher, use Loctite blue (so you can disassemble them later), but do not use super glue.

n85ae
01-08-2013, 07:33 AM
Loctite Blue.

Regards,
Jeff

mr bill
01-08-2013, 08:11 AM
Blue is the color of the product itself (PN 242). Red or green would be so strong that it would be difficult to disassemble later.

HighWing
01-08-2013, 06:23 PM
Good info on the loctite. On mine I made a wrench out of aluminum turned on the lathe to fit withoug contacting the panel surface with a single pin of spring wire at the edge to interface with the knurling. It has worked pretty well.
Lowell