Where do I get isopropyl alcohol?
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ring_wraith
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nice to see some people care about Thermal paste.
to be honest, the reason you are suggested to use isopropyl alcohol is just because it evaporates lightning fast. Even white petrol should serve your purpose.
to be honest, the reason you are suggested to use isopropyl alcohol is just because it evaporates lightning fast. Even white petrol should serve your purpose.
dOm1naTOr
Wise Old Owl
Petrol cud even earse the letters on proccy though it doesn't affect its performance or inner circuits.
Don't rub with any metal objects which cud cause scratch nd wud cause reduced surface contact with heatsink surface.
Ive myself used surgical spirits for this purpose several times. But dun use concentrated methanol for cleaning CDs, which causes the plastic to melt slightly nd the surface becomes vague.
Don't rub with any metal objects which cud cause scratch nd wud cause reduced surface contact with heatsink surface.
Ive myself used surgical spirits for this purpose several times. But dun use concentrated methanol for cleaning CDs, which causes the plastic to melt slightly nd the surface becomes vague.
dOm1naTOr
Wise Old Owl
@Pathik
acetone is too strong na? It cud even melt hard plastics,rubber,paints etc. So its dangerous if a lil of it flows to edged and fets into socket.
Havn't tried it coz surgical alcohol was easily avaialble for sub 20/- in 50ml or 100ml bottles from medical stores. And acetone is way more expensive and no other use.
And lastly dun drink the remaining spirit as it cud blind u. Only dilute ethanol is edible.
acetone is too strong na? It cud even melt hard plastics,rubber,paints etc. So its dangerous if a lil of it flows to edged and fets into socket.
Havn't tried it coz surgical alcohol was easily avaialble for sub 20/- in 50ml or 100ml bottles from medical stores. And acetone is way more expensive and no other use.
And lastly dun drink the remaining spirit as it cud blind u. Only dilute ethanol is edible.
Pathik
Google Bot
Yep i haven't tried it but i dont think it is that strong. But i think it should do the job if used carefully.
haha yea..And lastly dun drink the remaining spirit as it cud blind u. Only dilute ethanol is edible.
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phreak0ut
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Actually I was thinking if vodka would work out *gigasmilies.googlepages.com/58.gif That seems to be easier for me to get. Thanks to few friends of mine *gigasmilies.googlepages.com/10.gif I don't booze though *gigasmilies.googlepages.com/114.gif I'll probably use surgical spirit then
Pathik
Google Bot
It is generally recommended to use "pure" IPA since it will not leave any residue and evaporates fast. In case of hard to remove situations, acetone is also suggested (to be used carefully so that it touches nowhere else) followed by IPA and a lint free cloth. Any residue, dirt or lint will affect the surface contact and thereby thermal conduction.
I do buy from Lab suppliers.
I do buy from Lab suppliers.
Almost anything other than LCD screen!
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