New mod builder has a few questions

[ghh3rd]

First off, I have scoured many websites about mods, and this one blew me away with all of the info.  Best site yet!

I have almost everything to build a couple of simple mods.  Have a Vamo board on the way for my son.   He wants to install in a small cigar box.  Mine will be in a 2D Cell aluminum Brinkman flashlight (I know HUGE, but think it will be an interesting conversation piece).

A 'couple' of questions -  I was thinking of using silicone as a fastener for the battery sleds, Vamo board ect. but realize that it requires a non acedic silicone which seems hard to find, and expensive.  My alternative is using JB Weld which is very permanent and won't allow disassembly and recycling parts.  Any thoughts?

I know that I won't need any heavy duty buttons on either mod since the Vamo board will handle the amps on one, and on the other mod I am using a Mosfet.  Any suggestions for a source of good buttons (rated for lots of presses) that won't break the bank?

My solder iron is 30W which I understand may be too hot since I am very rusty at soldering.  I was thinking of using a light dimmer to cut the power to the soldering iron - or would a smaller iron be better?

Thanks!    Randy

[drmarble]

You can use GE Silicone II. It is acetic acid free. It works fine for juice proofing circuit boards. Most any hardware store will have it.

[CraigHB]

Yeah you're right, the electronics grade silicone glue is really expensive, cost prohibitive really, like $30 for a small bottle.  I just use the stuff mentioned above for all my electronics stuff.  It's not rated for electronics, but it works well enough, never had a problem.

[ghh3rd]

Fantastic, and they just built a Lowes Home Improvement Center a half mile from my home :-) .

[vapetech334]

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