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Title: Liner question Post by: scalebowler on July 12, 2010, 11:15:25 pm 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?
Title: Re: Liner question Post by: collecture on July 12, 2010, 11:34:41 pm 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.
Title: Re: Liner question Post by: scalebowler on July 12, 2010, 11:44:54 pm 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?
Title: Re: Liner question Post by: loman4ec on July 13, 2010, 10:58:19 am 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 Title: Re: Liner question Post by: scalebowler on July 13, 2010, 04:06:49 pm 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.
Title: Re: Liner question Post by: loman4ec on July 13, 2010, 06:41:17 pm I would not use the strip caulk for the drain tube since it never hardens. I would use silicone on the drain tube.
Title: Re: Liner question Post by: scalebowler on July 13, 2010, 07:01:27 pm 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? Title: Re: Liner question Post by: scalebowler on July 16, 2010, 02:07:00 pm 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?Title: Re: Liner question Post by: David D on July 16, 2010, 09:21:05 pm 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.
Title: Re: Liner question Post by: scalebowler on July 16, 2010, 09:29:37 pm 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.
Title: Re: Liner question Post by: loman4ec on July 17, 2010, 10:49:12 am Yep thats what I use it for.
Title: Re: Liner question Post by: scalebowler on July 17, 2010, 02:20:34 pm Yep thats what I use it for. I'm a little confused are talking about the the silicone caulk that I got for the drain tube or using the strip caulk for the line cover thing? Sorry I just want to make sure I understand before I just start trying something. Title: Re: Liner question Post by: loman4ec on July 17, 2010, 08:10:21 pm Your caulk will be fine. I use the strip caulk on the line cover.
Title: Re: Liner question Post by: scalebowler on July 17, 2010, 10:40:09 pm Your caulk will be fine. I use the strip caulk on the line cover. Ok thanks I just wanted to make sure. I also used the strip caulk to seal up some spots inside the machine at the joints in the metal. They actually used the same stuff back when they made it so that is what I thought it was for. |