[C320-list] Fw: Water tank inspection cap

[jonvez at comcast.net]

You can  also try good old vaseline...not sure if the petroleum killing the rubber seal is an urban myth, but mine are still good as new after 7 seasons...and no leaks...

-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: allan.field at comcast.net 

> I have used up to 15 wraps of TelfonThread Tape and still get leaks. The teflon 
> "goop" from Home Depot does not leak ever. And if you need to open the port, it 
> is easy and the goop wipes off easily. 
> 
> Allan S. Field 
> Sea Sahdow - #808 
> CoOlumbia, MD 
> 
> -------------- Original message -------------- 
> From: "Arthur Gates" 
> 
> > Jerry, 
> > Try Teflon Thread Tape, available for less than $2 per roll at any hardware 
> > or Home Depot type store in the plumbing section. 
> > Rollie #182 
> > 
> > 
> > > [Original Message] 
> > > From: Jerry Clayton 
> > > To: 
> > > Date: 6/22/2006 3:59:26 AM 
> > > Subject: [C320-list] Fw: Water tank inspection cap 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > > From: Jerry Clayton 
> > > To: C320-List at catalina320.com 
> > > Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2006 12:40 PM 
> > > Subject: Fw: Water tank inspection cap 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > > From: Jerry Clayton 
> > > To: C320-List at catalina320.com 
> > > Sent: Monday, June 19, 2006 9:38 AM 
> > > Subject: Water tank inspection cap 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > On a previous post, which I can't locate, someone listed a product that 
> > sealed the threads on the lid to keep them water tight. It was called Tuff 
> > something and worked well and stayed pliable. 
> > > My question is 
> > > 1) Does anyone recall the name? 
> > > 2) Where can you buy this product? 
> > > 3) Has anyone found anything else they would recommend? 
> > > 
> > > Thanks, 
> > > 
> > > Jerry Clayton 
> > > Tropo #988 
> > 
> > 
> >