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Old 02-14-2015, 11:30 AM   #1
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Water Heater reinstall

I am reinstalling my water heater after removing it to repair floors and redo plumbing. When I removed it, there appeared to be a thin fibre? gasket between the flange on the heater and the aluminum skin of the trailer. What was its purpose and when i reinstall should I be replacing that gasket with a new one? If so, what sort of material should I use? thin closed cell foam?
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Old 02-14-2015, 11:55 AM   #2
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It's purpose was to keep water out... I just used Vulkem for a sealant when I replaced mine. If you want to go back with the gasket, I can't find one using the googles, but I'm thinking a closed cell foam ought to work.

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thanks Red, I can't get vulkem around here but I have been using a polyurethane caulk that is prbly similar. Unless I find a piece of thin foam handy I'll likely just go with caulk.

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Old 02-14-2015, 01:41 PM   #4
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Two words... putty tape (even better, butyl tape, if you can find it). I know, that's more than two words.
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putty tape the flange, then caulk too.
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Old 02-14-2015, 04:12 PM   #6
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I use a product from Wearing Williams in Winnipeg, and used in the bus building industry. It is made by Bostik, Simson 70-03 is the product. Recomended in place of Vulkem and have used with excellent results for several years. Easiest product for availability in Manitoba.
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Old 02-14-2015, 04:53 PM   #7
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Fastenal is where you get TremPro 626

Just FYI: Vulkem is now called TremPro, and is sold in all Fastenal stores. If they don't have it in stock they can order it in within a few days. This goes for Canada and the US.

There are many colours and consistencies of TremPro. 626 is a grey colour, and seems to be the version of choice for us AS trailerites.

It is manufactured by Tremco Inc.
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And make sure you give the stainless screws/ olympic rivets some sealant as well!
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