Conductive adhesive?

[Jimbo]

Hi,

I've inherited a CH control unit, but the battery has been removed from inside. These batteries are supposed to be non-removable, so it's not just a case of slotting another one in. They're sort of spot-welded in, which I can't replicate. Obviously, without the battery all the settings are lost in a power cut.

I thought that an electrically conductive glue might be the best solution. Can anybody recommend one, or an alternative solution?

Thanks

 

[Agile]

There are some conductive paints but as they are based on metallic silver they are expensive.

It should be possible to solder in a new battery or flying leads which can be attached to a battery.

The better suppliers can supply batteries with connections for soldering on to the PCB which is probably what yours had originally.

Tony

 

[nishnish]

Lots of thermal conductive epoxy.
Also some electrical:

http://www.mgchemicals.com/products/8331.html

Cheers.

 

[Nige F]

Is it good value @ $32 ..and how you get in GB

 

[sonicm1etn]

http://uk.rs-online.com/web/search/searchBrowseAction.html?method=getProduct&R=0496265

 

[Tipper]

I've just bought some of this

http://www.speeding.co.uk/cgi-bin/s...ar_Screen_Heater_Tab_Adhesive_.html#a504#a504

to repair the terminals on my car's heated rear window.

I've not used it yet but it comes recommended.

 

[Nige F]

If it works - would you put the remains on eBay starting @ 99p. I need to do a car rear window myself - before next winter

 

[tamz]

FFS Instead of pyshing around spending money on things that will most likely not work throw your inheritance in the bin and buy a new controller from around £20. Surely you are not that skint

 

[Jimbo]

FFS Instead of pyshing around spending money on things that will most likely not work throw your inheritance in the bin and buy a new controller from around £20. Surely you are not that skint

Bought a CR2032 holder from Maplin for 59p, desoldered the existing leaf contacts and soldered the holder in. Works a treat and cheaper than £20 - although not sure where you got that price - looking at around £55 from Screwfix for like-for-like replacement.

Anyway, all done now. Thanks to all for advice.

 

[tamz]

Works a treat and cheaper than £20 - although not sure where you got that price - looking at around £55 from Screwfix for like-for-like replacement.

I said from £20. You never said what type it was.
I can buy a car from around £6k but i can also buy one for over £100k!

Good you got it fixed