Silicone Sealant ?

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taytayswims
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Mon Jul 28, 2008 1:36 pm

i just bought an electric grill igniter and the only thing i have to seal it is a silicone gel that hardens. i am not sure about the reliability of how well it will hold the sparkers in. I have searched the fourm and spud wiki and havent found anything yet. If someone has already tried this or has found something releating to this any info would be helpful.

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Mon Jul 28, 2008 1:50 pm

If it's similar to Amazing Plumber's Goop, then it should seal and hold just fine. However, if it's the flexible stuff used for making gaskets...I wouldn't trust it without some epoxy.
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Mon Jul 28, 2008 1:54 pm

silicon is a little rubbery, but it shouldn't matter, it should sort of act like rubber, it's not very conductive, but the best thing to protect your hand is a piece of 3/4" PVC
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Mon Jul 28, 2008 1:59 pm

thanks turbo i just added some jb weld to the inside of the chamber so once it dries i will post it and mabey get some damage pics
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