Hydra 120 capacitors

[Kaz the Minotaur]

For those who have the Hydra 120...do you notice the 2 caps being bent one way or the other? Any thoughts for protecting them? Maybe solder a small piece of copper perpendicular to and across the water cooling tubes to serve as a stop so they can only go so far?

[Doby]

I gooped some Silicone in between and around the caps on mine. It helps keep them in place. Thats one part of the Hydra's that seems to be a poor design.

[Kaz the Minotaur]

I had the same thought only hot glue...silicone would probably be easier to remove though.

[Doby]

GHot glue is a good idea,,,IF the controller stays cool, otherwise you risk melting the glue!

[Kaz the Minotaur]

There is only 1 way to find out I suppose.

My other though was high temp RTV red gasket maker, by Permatex. Do you think the chemicals would damage the electronics?

[Doby]

Just go with the plain old silicone, it will do fine.

[rcflyer55]

Silicone caulks contain acetic acid and acid and electronics don't mix well.

[Doby]

As long as you keep it on the casings of the caps, then all will be good!

[andym]

I just wrap some electrical tape around that end once the cooling lines are on, on both the 120 & 240 keeps them together and stops them bending on the wire.