How long does rtv need to dry?

[Jason845845]

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?

 

[3650]

Why are you using RTV? That will stink to high heaven for a long time.

 

[Jason845845]

It's an inside joint and it has to be sealed

 

[Polar Bear]

it's dry by now

 

[Jason845845]

it's dry by now

The stove is still in the driveway.

 

[LordmetalZ28]

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]

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]

It will dry faster if you light the stove up lol

 

[Jason845845]

It will dry faster if you light the stove up lol

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]

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]

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

I did the same thing, now problems at all, but it sure did cure quickly

 

[HarmanManP43]

I did the same thing, now problems at all, but it sure did cure quickly

X3!

Sealed up great! Ha

 

[oliveone]

Jason 845 how did the install go? Where did you bye the stove?

 

[Bioburner]

I use silicone self bonding tape and use instantly. Easier to remove if have to. Makes nicer looking install too.

 

[dhall28]

I use silicone self bonding tape and use instantly. Easier to remove if have to. Makes nicer looking install too.

Curious if you had a link to this stuff? sounds nice.

 

[Bioburner]

This stuff really stretches to make a tight seal. Most home improvement stores have a version of it.

 

[Jason845845]

Jason 845 how did the install go? Where did you bye the stove?

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.