Re: Stus-List sealing through-hull

2015-04-13 Thread Michael Brown via CnC-List
thread forms are “self-sealing”; pipe dope, thread seal compounds or Teflon tape must be used on all Marelon plumbing fittings. Michael Brown Windburn C&C 30-1 Date: Mon, 13 Apr 2015 10:30:56 -0400 From: "Marek Dziedzic" To: Subject: Re: Stus-List sealing through-hu

Re: Stus-List sealing through-hull

2015-04-13 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
On Mon, Apr 13, 2015 at 9:54 AM, Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Is the pipe dope (thread sealer) compatible with Marelon? If you want to use a pipe dope instead of Teflon tape, try Ultra Safety Systems Tuff-Gel. It's the pipe dope companion product to TefGel.

Re: Stus-List sealing through-hull

2015-04-13 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
Sent: Monday, April 13, 2015 10:54 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List sealing through-hull Is the pipe dope (thread sealer) compatible with Marelon? Does anyone know? Btw. what is Marelon? ABS? PVC? Nylon? something completely different? Marek From: Burt Stratton

Re: Stus-List sealing through-hull

2015-04-13 Thread Bill Bina - gmail via CnC-List
http://www.forespar.com/what-is-marelon.shtml Bill Bina On 4/13/2015 10:54 AM, Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List wrote: Is the pipe dope (thread sealer) compatible with Marelon? Does anyone know? Btw. what is Marelon? ABS? PVC? Nylon? something completely different? Marek . ___

Re: Stus-List sealing through-hull

2015-04-13 Thread Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List
st sealing through-hull Ahhh. Teflon tape and – or a good plumbing brush on thread block pipe thread sealer. From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List Sent: Monday, April 13, 2015 10:31 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List seali

Re: Stus-List sealing through-hull

2015-04-13 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
Ahhh. Teflon tape and – or a good plumbing brush on thread block pipe thread sealer. From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List Sent: Monday, April 13, 2015 10:31 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List sealing through-hull

Re: Stus-List sealing through-hull

2015-04-13 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
hat > I need to seal. > > Marek > > *From:* Burt Stratton > *Sent:* Monday, April 13, 2015 9:50 AM > *To:* 'Marek Dziedzic' ; cnc-list@cnc-list.com > *Subject:* RE: Stus-List sealing through-hull > > > The seal should be between the outer hull and the par

Re: Stus-List sealing through-hull

2015-04-13 Thread Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List
: RE: Stus-List sealing through-hull The seal should be between the outer hull and the part of the through-hull that contacts the outer part of the hull. A good bedding compound like 4200, sikalex or life caulk works well. I don’t seal the threads on the inside of the backing nut but that is your

Re: Stus-List sealing through-hull

2015-04-13 Thread Burt Stratton via CnC-List
The seal should be between the outer hull and the part of the through-hull that contacts the outer part of the hull. A good bedding compound like 4200, sikalex or life caulk works well. I don’t seal the threads on the inside of the backing nut but that is your choice. My hull is solid glass, not

Re: Stus-List sealing through-hull

2015-04-13 Thread Joel Aronson via CnC-List
Marek The only seal is 4200 or Sikaflex. Joel On Monday, April 13, 2015, Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >Hi, > > I have a question that may sound basic: > > One of my through-hulls (drain for the head’s sink) started to leak last > spring. I solved the issue tem