I've noticed that 1/4" gasket material is almost always much more than 1/4" diameter. I've compared a few brands on this, and that seems to be the case for all of them. If I stretch it, I can get it down to 1/4" (and farther), but when I release it always shrinks back to a fatter / shorter state.
So, when installing stove gasket, are we supposed to install it relaxed or stretched? I always install relaxed, figuring that if I stretch it while installing, it's more likely to come off at some point, maybe before I even finish the job.
So, when installing stove gasket, are we supposed to install it relaxed or stretched? I always install relaxed, figuring that if I stretch it while installing, it's more likely to come off at some point, maybe before I even finish the job.