has anyone replaced the black rubber gaskets? Ours have started to break down and now have attached themselves to the glass. I see in the Spartan catalog you can order replacements. Before I tackle this job I would appreciate some advice. How long(est) should it take? Removing old gasket material? Recommend glue for attaching the new ones.
Thanks.
pedbed@aol.com
replacing gaskets on ports
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Joe Sankey
Re: replacing gaskets on ports
Brian:
we replaced the gaskets on our previous 28; used an adhesive (3M,I think) used to install gaskets on automobiles. As for time, the gaskets we got from Spartan were round, so you have to hold it in place long enough to set up; use the port itself, but be careful not to get adhesive on the glass! When we had the old gaskets out we used a bronze brush on a hand held drill to clean the old gaskets and the frames of the ports. As I recall, it was pretty messy.
Joe
sankey@gulftel.com
we replaced the gaskets on our previous 28; used an adhesive (3M,I think) used to install gaskets on automobiles. As for time, the gaskets we got from Spartan were round, so you have to hold it in place long enough to set up; use the port itself, but be careful not to get adhesive on the glass! When we had the old gaskets out we used a bronze brush on a hand held drill to clean the old gaskets and the frames of the ports. As I recall, it was pretty messy.
Joe
Brian wrote: has anyone replaced the black rubber gaskets? Ours have started to break down and now have attached themselves to the glass. I see in the Spartan catalog you can order replacements. Before I tackle this job I would appreciate some advice. How long(est) should it take? Removing old gasket material? Recommend glue for attaching the new ones.
Thanks.
sankey@gulftel.com
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Scott Sirgo
Re: replacing gaskets on ports
Brian:
We replaced the gaskets on our 28 also. Try wax paper between the glass and the foam. It can be held in place with tape and will help the job go a little smoother. Be sure to place the splice on the top side of the port to help ensure a good water tight seal. Hope this helps.
We replaced the gaskets on our 28 also. Try wax paper between the glass and the foam. It can be held in place with tape and will help the job go a little smoother. Be sure to place the splice on the top side of the port to help ensure a good water tight seal. Hope this helps.
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matt cawthorne
Re: replacing gaskets on ports
Brian,
You can make your own much cheaper than Spartan. Try using the search function when it is working again. You can by the neoprene or another type of (EDPM or HDPE or some other letters like that) seal. The gaskets that you make should be glued in with rubber cement. It is quick and very effective.
Matt
mcawthor@bellatlantic.net
You can make your own much cheaper than Spartan. Try using the search function when it is working again. You can by the neoprene or another type of (EDPM or HDPE or some other letters like that) seal. The gaskets that you make should be glued in with rubber cement. It is quick and very effective.
Matt
Brian wrote:
mcawthor@bellatlantic.net