[Rhodes22-list] leaks -- Wow -- Stan

[stan]

right - adhesion is not the issue in this case - forming a gasket that can 
then be compressed to make a good seal is.  (I think?)

ss

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Sent: Friday, April 13, 2007 9:44 AM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] leaks -- Wow -- Stan


> Ed,
> About 15 years ago I actually met the GE chemist that invented their brand
> of silicone sealant. In our discussion he said that it has been used for 
> many
> things it was not intended for. He explained that they came up with 
> silicone
> sealant as a means to create a seal between two objects that would have
> pressure  between them. Since then it has been used for everything from 
> sealing
> bathtubs  and windows to automotive applications. The problem with 
> silicone is
> that it  doesn't adhere well to some surfaces.
> The one part urethane you mentioned is some of the stickiest crap I've 
> ever
> used. Once it has cured, it is almost impervious to anything and it will 
> last
> a  very long time.
>
> Rummy
>
>
>
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