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Default Immersion heater sealing.

On 11 Dec 2006 02:28:49 -0800 Matthew wrote :
What is the best method for sealing an immersion heater
into its heater boss?
Used Boss Green last night but it still seems to be weeping
a bit.
Any ideas,


I've wrapped layer on layer of PTFE tape into the tread/flange
intersect to make a sort of O-ring and this has always worked. I
would prefer not to use any sort of sealant which sets as it may
make the heater irremovable.

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