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RE: Concerns about Silicone



Original poster: "Lau, Gary" <Gary.Lau@xxxxxx>

>From my previous post:
> I have heard concerns about using things with flammable
> or potentially explosive fumes inside a secondary.  Sounds
> reasonable, though I've
> never heard of such a mishap.  With silicone glue, I don't think
> the fumes are explosive - just nasty/smelly with acetic acid.

Thanks for sharing that - I stand corrected!

Gary Lau
MA, USA

> Original poster: "Mike" <mike.marcum@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
>
> I'd be careful about what was used as a sealant. About 10-11 years
> ago I got the bright idea to use plastidip for a pvc coater (releases
> explosive gasses as it cures). Turned my 3" secondary into a pipe
> bomb when a spark found its way inside the secondary. Luckily it just
> launched the acrylic end disc/topload mounting bolt  into the ceiling
> where it stuck and scared the hell outa me with a really loud
> bang/fireball (think mini version of Dr.R's hydrogen cannon). Not
> sure about silicone or rtv, but heard that anything that smells like
> vinegar pre-cure is bad.
>
> Mike