I am going to install my new depth transducer. I have on hand some LifeSeal. Nothing on the tube says anything about temperature parameters for usage.
It's about 60 degrees out right now, but supposed to get down to 29 tonight. That is typical for spring here. Should I wait until it is warmer?
Dean
Temperature of sealant
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Dean Abramson
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Temperature of sealant
Dean Abramson
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Falmouth, Maine
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Oswego John
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When In Doubt
Dean,
When we were in a hurry and also in doubt, we'd place a bread box or other inflammable container over the area . In the box we'd put an extension cord with a 25W or 40W lamp bulb.
Every so often, check the temp to make sure it is not too hot. If it is too hot, slide the cover open a little until you are satisfied it is a moderate temp.
Happy sealing,
O J
When we were in a hurry and also in doubt, we'd place a bread box or other inflammable container over the area . In the box we'd put an extension cord with a 25W or 40W lamp bulb.
Every so often, check the temp to make sure it is not too hot. If it is too hot, slide the cover open a little until you are satisfied it is a moderate temp.
Happy sealing,
O J
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Re: When In Doubt
I think he meant to say "non-flammable." (Hoping I'm not too late!)Oswego John wrote:When we were in a hurry and also in doubt, we'd place a bread box or other inflammable container over the area .
Fair winds, Neil
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Sea Hunt
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Hello Dean:
I think this is a link to a chart listing various applications, etc. for BoatLife products including "LifeSeal".
http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/us ... lant+Chart
Near the bottom of the chart is a section labeled "Product Attributes" and a section for "Cure Rate" of various BoatLife products.
The chart notes that "curing times subject to atmospheric conditions".
I would think that if there was a specific temperature range they would probably note it on the chart. Since it is absent I would think there is no specific temperature range for application of LifeSeal.
As I am sure you know, generally the colder the air temperature the longer it will take for most paste products to cure.
"Happy caulking"
Robert
I think this is a link to a chart listing various applications, etc. for BoatLife products including "LifeSeal".
http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/us ... lant+Chart
Near the bottom of the chart is a section labeled "Product Attributes" and a section for "Cure Rate" of various BoatLife products.
The chart notes that "curing times subject to atmospheric conditions".
I would think that if there was a specific temperature range they would probably note it on the chart. Since it is absent I would think there is no specific temperature range for application of LifeSeal.
As I am sure you know, generally the colder the air temperature the longer it will take for most paste products to cure.
"Happy caulking"
Robert
Fair winds,
Robert
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Sea Hunt
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Dean:
I happened to find a Good Old Boat discussion of various sealants, adhesives, etc. It is circa 2000.
http://www.goodoldboat.com/reader_servi ... ealant.php
The article discusses a lot of different things to be concerned about with the various types of sealants. It specifically discusses Life Seal which the article says is "a blend of silicone and polyurethane formulated specifically for use with fiberglass". However, the article does not reference any temperature ranges for application so my thought again would be that air temp. should not be an issue.
Robert
I happened to find a Good Old Boat discussion of various sealants, adhesives, etc. It is circa 2000.
http://www.goodoldboat.com/reader_servi ... ealant.php
The article discusses a lot of different things to be concerned about with the various types of sealants. It specifically discusses Life Seal which the article says is "a blend of silicone and polyurethane formulated specifically for use with fiberglass". However, the article does not reference any temperature ranges for application so my thought again would be that air temp. should not be an issue.
Robert
Fair winds,
Robert
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Sealant Application
For a while in my past life I was an adhesives chemist, and IMHO temperature within reason, is not a factor.
What is really important is cleanliness, and that includes no condensation
on the mating surfaces. That precludes any early hours of application.
Just to be safe I would use a hair drier to remove all traces of acetone before application.
Dick
What is really important is cleanliness, and that includes no condensation
on the mating surfaces. That precludes any early hours of application.
Just to be safe I would use a hair drier to remove all traces of acetone before application.
Dick