KT88 Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KT88 Posted July 3, 2021 Author Share Posted July 3, 2021 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WMcD Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 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 1. fo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorjen Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang_flht Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 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. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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