MOTM

In a message dated 8/11/00 8:53:12 PM, synth1@... writes:

<< 1 *small* tube lasts a lifetime! >>

Stupid question; is it all the same stuff?  Worth ordering from Mouser versus 
settling for the Radio-Shack stuff?

MOTM - when only the best will do!

Ivan

I use the Mouser Silicone-based stuff. Nice and goopy.

For newbies: www.mouser.com

Paul S.

In a message dated 8/11/00 8:53:12 PM, synth1@... writes:

<< 1 *small* tube lasts a lifetime! >>

Stupid question; is it all the same stuff?  Worth ordering from Mouser
versus
settling for the Radio-Shack stuff?

"But, if you can buy it mail order from Mouser, why won't the PO let
Paul post it?"

---This stuff does not seem terribly dangerous; don't know where the
postal ban idea came from....

It's too bad us kit guys can't get little foil packets of the stuff for
you builders. RS does have small tubes and they will last forever or up
to about 20 years, when they get a little dried out...

I had a company tell me they had a special handling charge for SOLDER,
because it was a toxic metal. I suggested they look at the issue again.
They backed off; maybe confused by EPA regs?
-- 

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>1 *small* tube lasts a lifetime!

Too right. I bought my small pot some 20 years ago and only recently has
it become a little stiff. Although you can spoon it out nicely with a
small screwdriver. :-)

But, if you can buy it mail order from Mouser, why won't the PO let Paul
post it?

Regards,

Tony Allgood  Penrith, Cumbria, England

Modular synth circuits, TB303 clone and Filter Rack
www.techrepairs.freeserve.co.uk/projects.htm
My music: www.mp3.com/taklamakan

I'm not sure why, but I did notice that Mouser sent my tube of silicone
grease in a separate package from my other item that was ordered, shipped
and received on the same day.

John Loffink
microtonal@...

> But, if you can buy it mail order from Mouser, why won't the PO let Paul
> post it?

In a message dated 8/12/2000 1:21:31 AM, oakley@... 
writes:

>But, if you can buy it mail order from Mouser, why won't the PO let Paul
>post it?

I think the problem that Paul has is with the US Post Office. Mouser ships 
UPS, Fed Ex, and other private shipping companies in the US. The heat sink 
will last forever, but is kind of expensive. I think my 2 oz. tube (which 
will last longer than my life for how I use it) was about $10(?), but the 
tiny Radio Shack tubes are around $3(?). If the only thing you are buying it 
for is MOTM VCOs (and the like) you may want to start with the tiny tube, and 
if you run out in a year or two by the bigger (and much better value) 2 oz. 
tube.

JB

I need a PERMIT from DOT (Department of Transportation) which involves 183
pieces of
paper. Screw it.

Paul S.

What about UPS, FedEx, etc.  Is that still the same case?
--Shemp

> I need a PERMIT from DOT (Department of Transportation) which involves 183
> pieces of paper. Screw it.
> Paul S.