cruz-in
Southern Maryland
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Hi All,
Will be installing a Fantastic Fan tomorrow. Checking out the kit and they reccomend you use thier "close cell foam gasket". I have always used butyl tape around fan/vent installs. Should I go to the old standby butyl tape or go with fantastic fan's new fangled gasket? Appreciate any thoughts...
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Jonesz
Minnedosa
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I put one in two wimter ago while down south I used their foam type gasket. Tightened all the screws then waited overnight (didn't have to worry about any rain ) and then retightened the screws. Probably got an extra 1/2 turn on the screws (by hand) Then applied Dicor around the perimeter and over the screw heads. No leaks so far
Jonesz
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The Texan
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Our three are installed with their gasket and have never leaked. If it were me I would be using their product, it's their fan and they have an awesome warranty, so why screw with a proven method and product....
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ScottG
Bothell Wa.
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I tossed their gasket and used butyl tape followed up by Dicor. 8 years later and we've never had a leak. Sounds like either way you go it will work.
Scott, Grace and Wesly
2003 Dodge 3500 4x4, 6 speed Cummins (lightly bombed),
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tempforce
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x2 waiting on my new fan, hope to install it this week... plus installing the travel / bad weather covers. they keep the vent cover from rattling in strong winds.
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dan-nickie
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[quote=ScottG]I tossed their gasket and used butyl tape followed up by Dicor.Quote:
That's what I did also.
Dan and Nickie, Four Winds 31p, Retired Jan/2011
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Kiwi_too
Western, WA
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Their gasket and Dicor. Works great.
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cruz-in
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Thanks all....If I can get all the Butyl Tape cleaned up from the previous vent, I will use thier gasket (as the instructions say to make sure it is very clean so the gasket can seal). If not, I will use Butyl tape as I think it adapts to a less than perfect surface better.
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