Hot Liquor Tun Sealant

[esssee]

Hi guys,

I was wondering if anyone had an opinion about using this stuff:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/271230447260?lpid=44&item_id=271230447260

White Lightning All Purpose Silicone Rubber

to seal an element into a Hot Liquor Tun?

Finding it very hard to find a 37mm (internal diameter) O-Ring to do the job.

Thanks.

 

[razz]

It's food grade esssee so it will do the job. Only thing is you would obviously break the seal if you wanted to get the element out. What element is it?

 

[JaseH]

Could you try cut one from a silicon baking tray or similar?

 

[esssee]

Razz, it's an element from an old kettle.

I've got no problem with having the element a permanent fixture, although a thorough clean and reseal shouldn't be to difficult a task every so often.

 

[wide eyed and legless]

When it says food grade, does that mean its o/k to be in contact with something which may be consumed or just o/k for kitchen bench tops etc. A lot of those sealants are impregnated with fungicides, have you tried plumbing stores for fibre washers.

 

[JDW81]

When it says food grade, does that mean its o/k to be in contact with something which may be consumed

Yep, that is what food grade should mean.

Could you try cut one from a silicon baking tray or similar?

I reckon this is the way to go. Custom silicone washer, with plenty of sheet left spare for other brewing projects.

JD

 

[Beerisyummy]

Bunninngs sell Sellys 401.

Works a treat for me.

 

[QldKev]

Only thing I can't see on the package is a temperature rating.

 

[hotmelt]

Limitations:not recommended for prolonged water submersion.