Air leaks in my hood.

[toaster struedel]

Hey all, was just wondering if permatex high temp gasket seal would be ok to use for sealing up air leaks in my reflectors ? I'm trying to seal em up for better flow and odor control. Thanks

 

[Grandpapy]

You should be able to without too trouble, less is better, I would run a bead the size of the original foam, then wait for it to set up to 3/4 of the cure time then close the glass, making sure none of the un cured squezzs out.
should it set up on the glass you can just remove it next time you open it.

I have found it's easier to excess the inside from the vent opening.

 

[Grandpapy]

You should be able to without too trouble, less is better, I would run a bead the size of the original foam, then wait for it to set up to 3/4 of the cure time then close the glass, making sure none of the un cured squezzs out.
should it set up on the glass you can just remove it next time you open it.

I have found it's easier to excess the inside from the vent opening.

I would also do this outside, I'm not sure how the ammonia in the sealant will affect the babies.
No worries after it sets.

 

[mike4c4]

Hey all, was just wondering if permatex high temp gasket seal would be ok to use for sealing up air leaks in my reflectors ? I'm trying to seal em up for better flow and odor control. Thanks

Why not just use the vent tape?

 

[chuck estevez]

it's also important to understand that if you push air thru the hood, it puts pressure blowing out on the seals, if you pull air thru, it pulls the glass and seal tight.

 

[Mr.Head]

it's also important to understand that if you push air thru the hood, it puts pressure blowing out on the seals, if you pull air thru, it pulls the glass and seal tight.

 

[ShLUbY]

it's also important to understand that if you push air thru the hood, it puts pressure blowing out on the seals, if you pull air thru, it pulls the glass and seal tight.

this^^^ I mean some cheaper hoods might leak a tiny bit but i've never noticed it to cause odors outside. the hoods i have now were designed to have air pulled through them not pushed

 

[patrickkawi37]

All hoods leak. Use that silver tape and tape the shit out of everything. The new raptors are such garbage that I had to use drywall putty on the hoods seams

 

[rickinsf]

Listen to Chucks advice... reverse your fan and push the air through... that will eliminate any odor - well, providing you are pulling in fresh air from the outside to supply the fan...