Liner question

[scalebowler]

What do you guys do with that part that allows the cords and the refrigerant lines to pass into the liner but still lets the door seal up? I pulled it off of my machine and that foam stuff inside just falls appart. What do you guys use to replace that stuff? Also inside the machine behind the liner there appears to be some kind of caulk around the seams. The stuff on the sides and top is fine but around the bottom it fell off. Do you guys re caulk the thing and if so what kind of caulk should I use?

[collecture]

I've always used a product called Duct Seal - available at specialty electric supply stores. It is putty-like similar to plumbers putty, but stiffer.

[scalebowler]

Is this the stuff? http://www.computercablestore.com/Duct_Seal_5_Pound_Block_PID43865.aspx Also will a 1lb block be good or do I need the 5lb one?

[loman4ec]

I have always used 3m strip caulk. It is really easy to use and works great. I buy mine through Eastwood. A box lasts a long time. One box will be enough to last for many machines. Its well worth the $20 for a box and the box will last you for many machines to come.

http://www.eastwood.com/3m-flexible-strip-caulk-20-yd.html

[scalebowler]

That looks like the exact same stuff that is in the machine right now. I just checked online and found that Oreilly auto parts has it at their store so I'm going to have to get some of that. One other question about the caulk strips. Can they be put around the drain tube to seal it up? I just need to seal that little area around the hole on the inside of the liner.

[loman4ec]

I would not use the strip caulk for the drain tube since it never hardens. I would use silicone on the drain tube.

[scalebowler]

I would not use the strip caulk for the drain tube since it never hardens. I would use silicone on the drain tube.

Just any silicone caulk or is there a certain type I should get?

[scalebowler]

I would not use the strip caulk for the drain tube since it never hardens. I would use silicone on the drain tube.

I got a tube of 100% silicone caulk. Would that be fine?

[David D]

I've always used plumbers putty, it's available from all hardware stores $2-3 and it works great, it's very similar to the other items posted it never hardens.

[scalebowler]

Would the strip caulk work for the stuff that goes in the thing that covers the lines? I have a lot left over and was just wondering.