HV paint/"dope"

DigitalJunkie · 13th March 2006, 02:42 AM

Hey guys,

I was just wondering if anyone knows a source of that HV paint or "dope" for insulating tube socket terminals,etc. inside of equipment ?

It seems like I've seen 2 versions,A black rubbery like stuff,and a thinner red paint type stuff.
(I've heard ladies Nail Polish works well also,but i'm not sure if I trust it?)

I've got a tube amp project with +600V and -590V supplies,and I want to _make sure_ everything is well insulated,etc.

Also I have to "dope" the octal socket pins,to prevent them from arcing over.

I just can't seem to find the stuff?!

DigitalJunkie · 13th March 2006, 02:48 AM

Perhaps nevermind..

I just found it on AES's site...
I must have completely missed it the first time.

13th March 2006, 02:42 AM	#1
DigitalJunkie diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Portland,Oregon Blog Entries: 3	HV paint/"dope" Hey guys, I was just wondering if anyone knows a source of that HV paint or "dope" for insulating tube socket terminals,etc. inside of equipment ? It seems like I've seen 2 versions,A black rubbery like stuff,and a thinner red paint type stuff. (I've heard ladies Nail Polish works well also,but i'm not sure if I trust it?) I've got a tube amp project with +600V and -590V supplies,and I want to _make sure_ everything is well insulated,etc. Also I have to "dope" the octal socket pins,to prevent them from arcing over. I just can't seem to find the stuff?!

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13th March 2006, 02:48 AM	#2
DigitalJunkie diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Portland,Oregon Blog Entries: 3	Perhaps nevermind.. I just found it on AES's site... I must have completely missed it the first time.

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