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Tronk · 11-15-2006, 02:02 PM

I am attempting to build my own battery packs. You gents use a substance called shoo goo to secure the batteries together. That is not something we have in the Uk. Is it the same as silicone or is it somehow different. I have done a search and from what I have found you mainly use the Shoo Goo for repairing shoes. I have loads of tubes of silicone available to me but it is something we use in construction for sealing around baths, showers and windows, and obviously I wish to do it right.

Thankyou

K_B · 11-15-2006, 02:08 PM

I've used silicone on my packs.

1BadJeepBruiser · 11-15-2006, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tronk

I am attempting to build my own battery packs. You gents use a substance called shoo goo to secure the batteries together. That is not something we have in the Uk. Is it the same as silicone or is it somehow different. I have done a search and from what I have found you mainly use the Shoo Goo for repairing shoes. I have loads of tubes of silicone available to me but it is something we use in construction for sealing around baths, showers and windows, and obviously I wish to do it right.

Thankyou

I dont think that type of silicone gets as hard...you could always hot glue them? I used to do that

Mike

camel_rc · 11-15-2006, 02:20 PM

I wouldn't use hot glue. Maybe you can buy a tube of shoe goo from the states and have it shipped to the UK.

badger · 11-15-2006, 02:40 PM

There are plenty of silicone based adhesives out there that harden like a rock.

bigflex · 11-15-2006, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by camel_rc

I wouldn't use hot glue. Maybe you can buy a tube of shoe goo from the states and have it shipped to the UK.

why is hotglue bad? I've been using it for years on my batteries and have never had any problems with it!

1BadJeepBruiser · 11-15-2006, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by bigflex

why is hotglue bad? I've been using it for years on my batteries and have never had any problems with it!

2nd that

Spdsk8er · 11-15-2006, 03:59 PM

are you sure SHOE goo is used for shoes?

slobin3d · 11-15-2006, 04:21 PM

you can order directly from horizon hobby and have it shipped to you http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...ProdID=DYN8000

BrandO · 11-15-2006, 04:37 PM

You can also use a method I was shown by an old timer. Sprinkle some backing soda between the cells. You have to have the cells tight together so the baking soda stays put in the crack. Then add one or two drops of super glue to the baking soda. You will have a permanant bond.

I usually put an extra single cell shrink wrap on each cell. Then if you want to take the pack apart you won't ruin your cells.

Tronk · 11-15-2006, 11:56 PM

Here is lthe link with regarding shoo goo for shoes.

http://www.hanksclothing.com/SHOEGOO%20%20%20BLK.html

I like the baking soda idea

Mnster · 11-16-2006, 02:16 AM

The stuff called GOOP is pretty much the same stuff.

Big Mike · 11-16-2006, 07:04 AM

You guys don't shrink-wrap your packs? Less messy, and you can just cut it apart if you want to rebuild them...

1BadJeepBruiser · 11-16-2006, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Mike

You guys don't shrink-wrap your packs? Less messy, and you can just cut it apart if you want to rebuild them...

I dont shrink wrap because I use a integy discharge tray on 80% of my packs

Tronk · 11-16-2006, 08:41 AM

Just for interest.

I went to a department store today [B and Q] and bought a glue gun. On looking at the packaging it stated that it was not suitable for heat or water. Due to the heat in recharging I returned it. I looked further and I purchased a tube of Unibond Repair Extreme Power Glue. It resists shocks, impact, water and extreme temperature [-50c to +120c] I know this might not help you fellas in USA as you have your goo stuff, but it might interest anyone in the UK

rockwerks · 11-16-2006, 08:48 AM

I use a drop of CA on all my wierd shaped packs (after shrink wrapping each cell)

then wrap tightly with electric tape. been doing it like that for 15 years

Unholy · 11-16-2006, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by dezfan

I'm an old school Shoe Goo'er.

I love the stuff and use it on everything.

I quit using super glue on my tires and wheels and only use Shoe Goo now. Works great and must easier to remove/replace tires and wheels.

It is great stuff.

I was waiting for the ShoeGoo king to notice this thread!

Tronk · 11-16-2006, 09:08 AM

To Diversify slightly.

Do you actually need to use shrinkwrap around the batteries. On some pics all I see is insulation tape?

rockwerks · 11-16-2006, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by 1BadJeepBruiser

I dont shrink wrap because I use a integy discharge tray on 80% of my packs

how would you shrink wrap this? LOL

Tronk · 11-16-2006, 09:10 AM

My Word.

Does that power and wrap round some sort of fancy sex toy?

11-15-2006, 02:02 PM	#1
Tronk Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 234	Is Shoo Goo the same as silicone. I am attempting to build my own battery packs. You gents use a substance called shoo goo to secure the batteries together. That is not something we have in the Uk. Is it the same as silicone or is it somehow different. I have done a search and from what I have found you mainly use the Shoo Goo for repairing shoes. I have loads of tubes of silicone available to me but it is something we use in construction for sealing around baths, showers and windows, and obviously I wish to do it right. Thankyou

11-15-2006, 02:08 PM	#2
K_B I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2005 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,048	I've used silicone on my packs.

11-15-2006, 02:20 PM	#4
camel_rc Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Saugus Posts: 544	I wouldn't use hot glue. Maybe you can buy a tube of shoe goo from the states and have it shipped to the UK.

11-15-2006, 02:40 PM	#5
badger Diggin' the new SCX10 II! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Norcal Posts: 11,402	There are plenty of silicone based adhesives out there that harden like a rock.

11-15-2006, 03:59 PM	#8
Spdsk8er Pebble Pounder Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: watching jasoninaugusta's avatar Posts: 117	are you sure SHOE goo is used for shoes?

11-15-2006, 04:21 PM	#9
slobin3d I'm a stupid C U N T! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In the Garage! Posts: 4,307	you can order directly from horizon hobby and have it shipped to you http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...ProdID=DYN8000

11-15-2006, 04:37 PM	#10
BrandO Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 560	You can also use a method I was shown by an old timer. Sprinkle some backing soda between the cells. You have to have the cells tight together so the baking soda stays put in the crack. Then add one or two drops of super glue to the baking soda. You will have a permanant bond. I usually put an extra single cell shrink wrap on each cell. Then if you want to take the pack apart you won't ruin your cells.

11-15-2006, 11:56 PM	#11
Tronk Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 234	Here is lthe link with regarding shoo goo for shoes. http://www.hanksclothing.com/SHOEGOO%20%20%20BLK.html I like the baking soda idea

11-16-2006, 02:16 AM	#12
Mnster MWRCA'er Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Machesney Park IL Posts: 3,995	The stuff called GOOP is pretty much the same stuff.

11-16-2006, 07:04 AM	#13
Big Mike I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Martinsburg WV Posts: 2,781	You guys don't shrink-wrap your packs? Less messy, and you can just cut it apart if you want to rebuild them...

11-16-2006, 08:41 AM	#15
Tronk Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 234	Just for interest. I went to a department store today [B and Q] and bought a glue gun. On looking at the packaging it stated that it was not suitable for heat or water. Due to the heat in recharging I returned it. I looked further and I purchased a tube of Unibond Repair Extreme Power Glue. It resists shocks, impact, water and extreme temperature [-50c to +120c] I know this might not help you fellas in USA as you have your goo stuff, but it might interest anyone in the UK

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11-16-2006, 08:48 AM	#16
rockwerks I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: FLAGSTAFF Posts: 3,728	I use a drop of CA on all my wierd shaped packs (after shrink wrapping each cell) then wrap tightly with electric tape. been doing it like that for 15 years

11-16-2006, 09:08 AM	#18
Tronk Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 234	To Diversify slightly. Do you actually need to use shrinkwrap around the batteries. On some pics all I see is insulation tape?

11-16-2006, 09:10 AM	#20
Tronk Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 234	My Word. Does that power and wrap round some sort of fancy sex toy?

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