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molotov 05-22-2013 10:43 PM

Reflo Dart Seal
 
So I'm in the process of replacing the seals in my reflo dart. Step two of the instructions say to apply sealant to the bracket bore ID wall and around the seal case using a non-hardening Silicon material. NEVER USE PETROLEUM SEALANT.

My question is, what kind of non-hardening Silicon material should I use?

http://www.melevsreef.com/dart_seals.html

Thanks :biggrin:

Reefer head 05-22-2013 11:46 PM

O ring lubricant

Cal_stir 05-22-2013 11:53 PM

check the instructions that came with the seal, some use a special rubber that does not require lubricant

molotov 05-23-2013 02:36 AM

nothing in the instructions that make recommendations as to what to use. I was thinking the liquid form of teflon tape but not sure.

mark 05-23-2013 04:12 AM

After an email from Reeflo I've used aquarium caulk

hillegom 05-23-2013 04:35 AM

When I think of "non-hardening Silicon material" that seals,I think of the silicone aquarium sealant that we all use to seal the corner beads of our aquariums.
It is non hardening, ie stays flexible.
Anything that stays liquid would eventually be pushed out by the pressure in the pump IMHO

bkelly 05-23-2013 04:53 AM

when i have done my reeflow seals I use reef safe silicone and let cure overnight.

michika 05-23-2013 02:30 PM

Reef safe silicone has been my go to on reeflo pumps and I've used them for almost 10 years now.

molotov 05-23-2013 03:17 PM

anyone know where I can get reef safe silicone and brand name?

Bblinks 05-23-2013 05:49 PM

Here


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