Galley door floor seal?

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Galley door floor seal?

Postby Carl01234 » Mon Jun 11, 2018 8:18 am

Got everything worked out except the floor seal. Do most put a seal in? does it sit on the floor or on the back of the trailer? Any pics? Thanks.
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Re: Galley door floor seal?

Postby tony.latham » Mon Jun 11, 2018 9:09 am

Yes, include a seal. Fer sure...

On my first build, I sealed it to the top of the floor. That's an example of not thinking the build through from the get-go. It works but only because the hatch is thick enough for four seal strips––and the fact that the top of the galley floor is epoxied.

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On the last two builds, the hatch seals to the edge of the floor. It's a much better way of sealing it up.

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Make sure you build it so there is enough gap for the crushed seal to fit.

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Re: Galley door floor seal?

Postby Tom&Shelly » Mon Jun 11, 2018 6:35 pm

tony.latham wrote:Yes, include a seal. Fer sure...

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On the last two builds, the hatch seals to the edge of the floor. It's a much better way of sealing it up.

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Very timely advice for Shelly and me. Thanks Tony!

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Re: Galley door floor seal?

Postby aggie79 » Wed Jun 13, 2018 8:19 am

I second what Tony says! :thumbsup:
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