Replacing the drain plug - Page 3

THEFERMANATOR · #21 04-03-2007, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by randlemanboater

I used 5200 when I put my motor on to seal the bolts, is that stuff always that runny or did I get a thin batch? *It dripped for hours.

I've had that happen before many times. The stuff you get from WAL-MART is the same brand and looks the same, but I've had the most problems with it running. I personally like to use 5200 FAST CURE myself, but once you open it you better use it or it will harden in the tube.

THEFERMANATOR · #22 04-03-2007, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by randlemanboater

I used 5200 when I put my motor on to seal the bolts, is that stuff always that runny or did I get a thin batch? *It dripped for hours.

I've had that happen before many times. The stuff you get from WAL-MART is the same brand and looks the same, but I've had the most problems with it running. I personally like to use 5200 FAST CURE myself, but once you open it you better use it or it will harden in the tube.

spareparts · #23 04-03-2007, 02:15 PM

I ususally try to mix it in the tube before I open it up, just knead the tube back and forth, that should mix it up engough so if any of the chemicals have separated, they will have mixed preoperlly

spareparts · #24 04-03-2007, 02:15 PM

I ususally try to mix it in the tube before I open it up, just knead the tube back and forth, that should mix it up engough so if any of the chemicals have separated, they will have mixed preoperlly

Stinky_Hooker · #25 04-03-2007, 02:15 PM

One way Ive found to help with that Ferm is to screw a big wirenut onto the tip. Ive got a tube of fastcure Ive been using off and on for about two weeks like that. New wirenut each time you undo it and youre good to go. :)

Stinky_Hooker · #26 04-03-2007, 02:15 PM

One way Ive found to help with that Ferm is to screw a big wirenut onto the tip. Ive got a tube of fastcure Ive been using off and on for about two weeks like that. New wirenut each time you undo it and youre good to go. :)

parishht · #27 04-03-2007, 02:27 PM

I've been using these for my caulk at home,
they seem to work pretty good and make a tight seal.

http://www.littleredcap.com/

parishht · #28 04-03-2007, 02:27 PM

I've been using these for my caulk at home,
they seem to work pretty good and make a tight seal.

http://www.littleredcap.com/

Blue_Runner · #29 04-03-2007, 02:41 PM

Quote:

One way Ive found to help with that Ferm is to screw a big wirenut onto the tip. Ive got a tube of fastcure Ive been using off and on for about two weeks like that. New wirenut each time you undo it and youre good to go.

I just put a screw in the opening and don't have any problems when I need to use it again. Just like the day I bought it. ;)

Question - everyone is giving the nod to 5200 for this drain plug, but wouldn't epoxy be stronger and last longer in terms of water intrusion? Not doubting 5200 - it should last a long time, but wouldn't epoxy last longer?

Blue_Runner · #30 04-03-2007, 02:41 PM

Quote:

One way Ive found to help with that Ferm is to screw a big wirenut onto the tip. Ive got a tube of fastcure Ive been using off and on for about two weeks like that. New wirenut each time you undo it and youre good to go.

I just put a screw in the opening and don't have any problems when I need to use it again. Just like the day I bought it. ;)

Question - everyone is giving the nod to 5200 for this drain plug, but wouldn't epoxy be stronger and last longer in terms of water intrusion? Not doubting 5200 - it should last a long time, but wouldn't epoxy last longer?