Sealing Pilot Assembly w/ RTV?

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hoffmajr18

New Member
Nov 5, 2025
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Wisconsin
Hey There,

I just replaced the pilot assembly on my Heat N Glo Tiarra II. Upon removing the old, non-original assembly, I noticed the hole where the wires feed through the bottom was very poorly sealed with what I assume was high-temp RTV. Should I do the same with my new unit? If so, is any high temp/heat resistant silicone acceptable? Or is there a factory grommet I should be searching for? Picture attached for reference. Thanks in advance!



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