Socket re-gluing and flyback repair...

[VintagePC]

Originally Posted by andy

I usually use cyanoacrylate (superglue) for tube bases. It flows easily into even a small gap, and bonds almost instantly to the old glue. What little mess is leaves can easily be scraped off the glass. If you're careful, it looks original.

I think the original glue was some kind of cellulose based glue, but that would only work if you completely remove the base.

For silicone, I usually use GE silicone II although I don't think it's that critical for our applications. The acetic acid isn't there very long, and I've never seen any hint of corrosion from it. Just be sure it's silicone, not latex.

What I recall from past tidbits on this, the problem with superglue was that it didn't hold up all that well to the heat from the filament. I don't mind having to remove the base if necessary.

Also, GE's silicone II doesn't cure by acetic acid, so it should be fine for our applications (It cures and releases methanol, vs the standard Acetoxy stuff that releases acetic acid).