Is Fire Caulk the same as RTV?

doublewide · Feb 4, 2013

Will this stuff work for caulking the pellet stove exhaust pipes?
http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...keyword=fire+caulk&storeId=10051#.URA-raWCmuI
Also wondering how you dismantle exhaust pipes that have been put together with rtv?

Woody1911a1 · Feb 4, 2013

no that's for sealing holes in framing during construction .

Lousyweather · Feb 4, 2013

doublewide said:
Will this stuff work for caulking the pellet stove exhaust pipes?
http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-100390499/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&keyword=fire caulk&storeId=10051#.URA-raWCmuI
Also wondering how you dismantle exhaust pipes that have been put together with rtv?

nope fire caulking can withstand MUCH greater temperatures, and isnt as pliable

HopeItBurns · Feb 5, 2013

Basically you have to pry it and twist it, swearing helps.

SmokeyTheBear · Feb 5, 2013

HopeItBurns said:
Basically you have to pry it and twist it, swearing helps.

Funny I thought you used a Binford 9999 power vent wrench. That's the one with the sealant softener on it.

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