Cooler Repair

[jpiwek]

Hi All, This is my first post on this site but have been lurking in the background for some time now B)

I just got one of the cool Mashmaster thermometers and want to patch up a smallish hole where my old thermometer was stuck in.

Could anyone recommend a product to do this? (when I told the guy at Midre10 that it had to be food grade he was at first hesitant and didnt want to sell me anything?)

I know its probably been answered a zillion times but my starters almost ready to pitch and Id like to get the mash tun fixed up in time. Thanks allot.

 

[hockadays]

Maybe put your mashmaster where the old hole was....

 

[jpiwek]

Maybe put your mashmaster where the old hole was....

Hi hockadays, my old one was very small and if I did put it where my old one was I wouldnt be able to open the tap.

 

[Jye]

Hey hefferflocken,

You can use 'Selleys Glass Silicone Sealant for Windows and Aquariums', it comes in a small 75g tube. Or there is a 2 part mix that comes in a stick and sets rock hard but I cant remember what its called and its more expensive.

Cheers
Jye

 

[mika]

A bolt with a couple of rubber washers might get you out of trouble for the meantime.

I found this on the site somewhere, I couldn't find it at Bunnings, but I didn't look for that long before I discovered I didn't need it.

"...I have used Dow Corning Silicone Sealant. Now the number escapes me but I think this is the one "Dow Corning Product R732" The MSDS is available from their website. Suitable for use in food contact/machinery. Food grade and rated to 232C..."

 

[melbrine]

Hi All, This is my first post on this site but have been lurking in the background for some time now B)

I just got one of the cool Mashmaster thermometers and want to patch up a smallish hole where my old thermometer was stuck in.

Could anyone recommend a product to do this? (when I told the guy at Midre10 that it had to be food grade he was at first hesitant and didnt want to sell me anything?)

I know its probably been answered a zillion times but my starters almost ready to pitch and Id like to get the mash tun fixed up in time. Thanks allot.

Selleys Silicone 401 is another option. Got a tube from Home Hardware. Sealed my tap in my kettle with it as well and no problems. Quoting the tube " Suitable for incidental food contact".

 

[browndog]

A stainless steel bolt and nut of suitable diameter with a couple of stainless washers used in conjunction with silicone will do the trick nicely.

cheers

Browndog

 

[TidalPete]

A stainless steel bolt and nut of suitable diameter with a couple of stainless washers used in conjunction with silicone will do the trick nicely.

cheers

Browndog

Browndog is on the spot here. ---- A SS bolt\metal thread & nut combined with a liberal dose of food-grade silicon is the go here.

:beer:

 

[jpiwek]

Thanks for all the input!

This will get me out of trouble in time for the all important bru day tommorow.

 

[Punter]

you could try a product from selleys called
knead it. Comes in a tube, is soft like putty untill
you knead it between your fingers, fill your hole
and it sets like concrete. Magic stuff. Theres a couple of
different tubes, so make sure you get the food safe one.
I think its the aqua or multipurpose. I used it to seal
the taps on my hlt and kettle before I had them welded,
and it handles the heat no probs.