Replacing the drain plug

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

http://www.littleredcap.com/

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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.
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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?
 
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.
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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?
 
You are right BR, but I just always consider 5200 for semi-permanent apps. I say that because I use it on things that MIGHT have to come out. With epoxy you would probably have to do damage to get it loose. The 5200 is strong don't get me wrong, but if you NEED to take it out for some reason (I cant imagine why, but u never know) you can. :)


Oh and Ive used screws before too...just seems to bond to it and I struggle to free it up. :-/
 
You are right BR, but I just always consider 5200 for semi-permanent apps. I say that because I use it on things that MIGHT have to come out. With epoxy you would probably have to do damage to get it loose. The 5200 is strong don't get me wrong, but if you NEED to take it out for some reason (I cant imagine why, but u never know) you can. :)


Oh and Ive used screws before too...just seems to bond to it and I struggle to free it up. :-/
 
I used 5200 on my bracket, I talked to a guy and he said when he took off the bracket ity took some glass with it!! because of epoxy.
I use 5200 on everything! I use fast cure on things like screws and stuff, but use slow cure on hings like the bracket as I think it is better then the fast cure.
 
I used 5200 on my bracket, I talked to a guy and he said when he took off the bracket ity took some glass with it!! because of epoxy.
I use 5200 on everything! I use fast cure on things like screws and stuff, but use slow cure on hings like the bracket as I think it is better then the fast cure.
 
Im with ya MJ....and on things like tank hatches the slow stuff is better. If it is a thick bead the fast cure will sorta "blister" because it dries too fast, ya know? :-/
 
Im with ya MJ....and on things like tank hatches the slow stuff is better. If it is a thick bead the fast cure will sorta "blister" because it dries too fast, ya know? :-/
 
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