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03-26-2012, 01:03 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Lawrenceville, Georgia
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Preferred type of RTV / adhesive for conduit
Hey all-
I'm running some of the conduit that Van's sells (corrugated plastic). Is there a preferred or recommended type of RTV or adhesive for rib pass-thrus? Does it matter? There are like 50 types of RTV and I'm trying to make a good all around decision.
Thanks all.
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03-26-2012, 01:05 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Dayton Airpark, NV A34
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I use Shoe Goo, not RTV.
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03-26-2012, 01:16 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: San Jose, CA
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I like Amazing Goop. I've used it on the conduit and also to stick down zip tie mounts. Works well.
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03-26-2012, 02:02 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Dallas/Ft Worth, TX
Posts: 5,668
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Dow Corning 3145 RTV
It is "kinda" expensive but it's a MIL spec sealant/adhesive that works really well, and it does not dry up in the tube so you actually get to use most of rather than throw it away.
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03-26-2012, 02:15 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
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When you build the fuel tanks (or rudder), just use leftover proseal.
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03-27-2012, 09:09 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Lawrenceville, Georgia
Posts: 315
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Thank you all-
I' went with the Dow Corning 3145 RTV Walt suggested. After some research and comparison the temp ranges and adhesion properties of the 3145 meet & actually exceed my requirements. With dark paint, some areas (the emp tips) might get pretty hot in the south if in the sun for a while. Better off safe then sorry later on. Thanks VAF!
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