Can I reuse cracked a 1/4 exhaust blower gasket?

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RancherPacker

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Can I reuse a 1/4" exhaust blower gasket that is cracked in half? I have searched all over the net no luck finding the gasket for my Foxfire Lopi stove 1993-1996.

I am new to pellet stoves. Just got my first one a few days ago used in good shape. Doing the internal exhaust blower and combustion blower cleaning. When removing the exhaust blower the 1/4" thick gasket came off in two pieces. It is in good condition except for being in half right in the middle. Can I use RTV red and reuse that gasket since I can't find the right shape much less one 1/4" thick. Maybe it doesn't need to be 1/4" and I can cut my own. Would be nice if I can just reuse this one with RTV red. I have searched all over the net no luck finding the gasket for my Foxfire Lopi stove 1993-1996.

I am new to pellet stoves. Just got my first one a few days ago used in good shape. Doing the internal exhaust blower and combustion blower cleaning. When removing the exhaust blower the 1/4" thick gasket came off in two pieces. It is in good condition except for being in half right in the middle. Can I use RTV red and reuse that gasket since I can't find the right shape much less one 1/4" thick. Maybe it doesn't need to be 1/4" and I can cut my own. Would be nice if I can just reuse this one with RTV red.

Thanks ahead of time for any help, much appreciated gasket.jpg
 
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I wouldn't hesitate to try to repair it with RTV.
This is the time of year to see if the repair will work.
Don't wait until you absolutely need heat & find out that it's
blowing smoke past the repaired section.
If it doesn't hold, I think you could go to an industrial heating supply outfit &
see if they can match up your gasket thickness with a larger piece.
You may have to cut it & perforate it, but a place like that should be able to help you.

Then again, you didn't say what the length & width are.
Did you check here?

http://www.woodmanspartsplus.com/739001/products/Stove-Gasket.html
 
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Hello
You can buy white Lytherm 12" x 12" sheets on the internet and cut a new gasket.
Just google it.
 
Thanks Daksy, I will try and repair it then give it a test run. Great thought to do it now before i need it.

Don2222.....I did google lytherm...not thick enough.

Mightymoe....I can't find any gasket sheets that are 1/4' thick they are all 1/8 or less. Would 1/8 work even though the current one is 1/4?
 
Woodmanspartsplus.com. Part SW-4.
 
Lopi's price is $10.00. No dealers near you ?
 
You are welcome.
 
Thanks Daksy, I will try and repair it then give it a test run. Great thought to do it now before i need it.

Don2222.....I did google lytherm...not thick enough.

Mightymoe....I can't find any gasket sheets that are 1/4' thick they are all 1/8 or less. Would 1/8 work even though the current one is 1/4?

It really depends on how clean the area is, and if the bolt threading etc... It's all about how well it's going to seal. At work it is common to use a thicker gasket material, if we don't have one on hand.

Quick google found this 1/4 sheet for 14$.
 
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