Can I just use regular old silicone caulking I have laying around for the bead around the stationary shaft seal lip that is pressed into the seal plate housing?
Type of silicone sealant for use during shaft seal replacement.
- Thread starter JustinBell
- Start date
- May 3, 2014
- 58,260
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
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You want to use a lubricant, preferably NOT silicone based. Read the above article.
I suggest you read ABC's of Pool Water Chemistry.
Pump Seals - Further Reading
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I suggest you read ABC's of Pool Water Chemistry.
There is definitely a silicone adhesive used for the lip of this seal being pressed into the motor seal plate. It was there when I removed the original shaft seal. I would just like to know if it matters what grade.
If you use silicone, use something labeled as suitable for aquarium use.
What pump do you have?
Do you have a picture?
Silicone can help in that installation. Make sure that it does not get on the face of the seals. Use aquarium rated sealant and let it dry before use.
Use a good seal. I recommend the "Ozone/Salt" or the Silicon Carbide seal.
Use a good seal. I recommend the "Ozone/Salt" or the Silicon Carbide seal.
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