foxontherun wrote:Anyone have any experience with this type electrical inlet? The directions for installation don't mention anything about using a sealant when installing. The only thing there seems to be on the back of this is a rubber gasket. Really don't want to install anything that would potentially leak. The hole required to install this doesn't leave much room for error; I would say that it would be likely that all the rubber seal would NOT touch the trailer side, part would be in the hole.
Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated.
Harry
featherliteCT1 wrote:Aggie79,
Did you use anything like butyl putty sealing tape around the perimeter of the outlet to seal the outlet? If not, do you think that that would help or cause problems? Even though there is a rubber gasket, I would think that the putty would squeeze out nicely to seal the hole.
foxontherun wrote:Hank, is the rubber gasket sufficient or do I need to put some other sealant as well? Directions call for a 2-7/8" hole saw; that size really looks close to edge of plug in my test run on a scrap of luan. Tried a 2-3/4" that is better but still pretty close. I will see if a 2-1/2" will work out. Thanks for the input.
Harry
foxontherun wrote:Good morning,
Well I ran across some rust under my breakaway switch yesterday when I was doing some rewiring.
This rust wasn't there the end of March when I was repairing a leak in the nose. It appears I did something that caused this to happen. In four months time this rust occurred. What is the best way to clean this and to prevent it from happening again? I have ordered a new breakaway switch as the bottom of the old one isn't worth the effort to clean.
Hank, you mentioned in an earlier post using Henry's Tropical White: <edited> Re: rust from roof Postby hankaye » Sat Jul 20, 2019 10:02 am"...NO sandpaper! Use Scotchbrite pads, over a dozen years of corrosion control for aircraft...... if not then try some Comet or other brand of cleaner. Warning, once you break the protective coating that is on the Aluminum you will be chasing the crud forever or until you sell it to someone else. One good way to prevent new corrosion from forming would be to cover it with something like a paint that would also repel the Sun's heat. More then a few here have used Henry's Tropical white with excellent results. Only a recommendation to consider. hank"
Not sure I want to paint my trailer tongue white, ha! Is there anything else I could use to help prevent the rust?
Thanks,
Harry
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