installing new stove this afternoon, I need to silicone the appliance adaptor, the rest of the piping is already sealed. How long does it need to dry before using the stove?
How long does rtv need to dry?
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Polar Bear
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LordmetalZ28
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Dosent need to dry. We used to use it on boiler and furnace clean out plates and restart the immediately. Next years service it was still sealed perfectly
acammer
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I let mine dry over-night, but that's probably overkill. I believe you'll see a dry time of 24hrs recommended in most automotive applications, but that may have more to do with potential oil contamination which isn't an issue with an air seal.
Chrisnow86
Minister of Fire
That is kind of my question. Tube of silicone says "dry" in a hour and fully cured in 24. Will i kill it if I only wait an hour or speed up the curing time?
Chrisnow86
Minister of Fire
When I put my stove in I used hi temp silicone on all the joints and immediately fired the stove never had any issues... I know it's not suggested to do that though
JDenyer236
Feeling the Heat
I did the same thing, now problems at all, but it sure did cure quickly
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Sealed up great! Ha
oliveone
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I use silicone self bonding tape and use instantly. Easier to remove if have to. Makes nicer looking install too.
dhall28
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Went great, first burn Is smoking is out of the house and I have to silicone my offset elbows; but man, what a difference between the englander and the harman.
The stove came from Countryside in Rhinebeck. I didn't really have a whole lot of contact with them as I knew what I want, but the owner (?), Tim is a really nice guy and the delivery guys were great.
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