Sealing the Lascala's doghouse.

[KT88]

The sealant has dried out. I had to remove the bottom plate for new wiring.
What is the best replacement material so that it seals well but can be reopened in the future?

[DizRotus]

I used the product linked below.  Don’t forget gravity is also your friend in this situation.

 

https://www.parts-express.com/Speaker-Gasketing-Tape-1-8-x-1-2-x-50-ft.-Roll-260-542

 

 

[KT88]

I haven't thought of that yet. Maybe it is an effective sealing and a clean solution.
What was previously used in the factory looks like a tar paste that was once liquid.

[WMcD]

In a similar situation I used foam weather stripping.  Getting the right angle bend worried me even though I thought that under compression the bevelled edges (like a picture frame) will mush together.  I did not investige further.

 

Then I tried using the foam sheet which HD sells as a liner for tool drawers.  It was too gummy and would not allow the hatch to open .  You know the cable saws HD sells to cut PVC?  I had to get the cable in the gap but it was a messy job.

 

Next time I may cut the gasket from a yoga mat .

 

WMcD

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[jorjen]

7 hours ago, DizRotus said:

I used the product linked below.  Don’t forget gravity is also your friend in this situation.

 

https://www.parts-express.com/Speaker-Gasketing-Tape-1-8-x-1-2-x-50-ft.-Roll-260-542

 

 

I use the same stuff from PE that Neil does. Honestly don't think one will find anything more perfect for the task.

[mustang_flht]

Hi @KT88

 

The equivalent in Europe of the foam presented by @DizRotus is the Monacor MDM. It exists in several widths MDM-5, MDM-20, MDM-30, it is easily found on the net at the usual merchants in Germany and Europe: Thomann, TLHP, Lautsprechershop Iris Strassacker ...

 

Example https://www.toutlehautparleur.com/joint-adhesif-d-etancheite-monacor-mdm-20-profil-20-x-2-mm-longueur-20-m-mousse-pe-grise.html

 

In your local DIY store, window gaskets work very well in general, be careful to take the right thickness according to your configuration, neither too thick nor too thin.