Torn Cushion Repair.

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Re: Torn Cushion Repair.

Post by kkorotev » Mon May 21, 2018 9:59 am

If it tends to tear in the same place, (an apparent product fault) re-enforcing BEFORE the damage occurs makes sense....can you get to both sides?
Regarding the poster suggesting to use aquarium silicone; silicone is silicone, if it's not, it's something else and won't repair silicone. Sorry to overstate the obvious.
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Re: Torn Cushion Repair.

Post by Goofproof » Mon May 21, 2018 10:31 am

The probably opened and read your suggestion at the board meeting. They all laughed, and patted each other on the back, saying "I knew that would increase sales.... And profit! :lol: Jim
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Re: Torn Cushion Repair.

Post by kkorotev » Mon May 21, 2018 10:37 am

The worst ideas ever begin in department head meetings. :-) :lol:

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Re: Torn Cushion Repair.

Post by CarpeNoctum » Mon May 21, 2018 10:47 am

kkorotev wrote:
Mon May 21, 2018 9:59 am
Regarding the poster suggesting to use aquarium silicone; silicone is silicone, if it's not, it's something else and won't repair silicone. Sorry to overstate the obvious.
Kevin
I wasn't trying to be picky...just that they often add a mold inhibitor to silicone sealant and the aquarium stuff definitely doesn't have that.
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Re: Torn Cushion Repair.

Post by kkorotev » Mon May 21, 2018 10:51 am

CarpeNoctum,
Oh, well then, my apologies. I did know know that. Thanks for the additional insight!

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Re: Torn Cushion Repair.

Post by CarpeNoctum » Mon May 21, 2018 10:57 am

kkorotev wrote:
Mon May 21, 2018 10:51 am
CarpeNoctum,
Oh, well then, my apologies. I did know know that. Thanks for the additional insight!
No sweat Kevin. I believe the sealant with the mold additive will state "not for aquarium use" on it's label.
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Re: Torn Cushion Repair.

Post by kkorotev » Mon May 21, 2018 11:03 am

What's it for, plumbing seals and such? I just got lucky I think as I used to repair aquariums and looked for the word on the silicone tube.

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Re: Torn Cushion Repair.

Post by Goofproof » Mon May 21, 2018 11:06 am

I wouldn't think silicone would make good mold food. Jim
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Re: Torn Cushion Repair.

Post by CarpeNoctum » Mon May 21, 2018 11:31 am

Goofproof wrote:
Mon May 21, 2018 11:06 am
I wouldn't think silicone would make good mold food. Jim
You've never had to clean mold from shower stall?
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Re: Torn Cushion Repair.

Post by Goofproof » Mon May 21, 2018 11:44 am

CarpeNoctum wrote:
Mon May 21, 2018 11:31 am
Goofproof wrote:
Mon May 21, 2018 11:06 am
I wouldn't think silicone would make good mold food. Jim
You've never had to clean mold from shower stall?
CN
No. have tub, won't travel, but I would think it's growing from what is built up on it, not silicone. Mold stopping additive probably is added to inhibit surface growth. Jim

Dispite I don't wash my equiptment, I have never seen mold on my mask it 13 years.
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Re: Torn Cushion Repair.

Post by kkorotev » Mon May 21, 2018 11:50 am

:? I think you guys need to move this discussion to some plumbing forum

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Re: Torn Cushion Repair.

Post by chunkyfrog » Mon May 21, 2018 3:30 pm

In addition to aquarium silicone, there is also food-grade silicone.
Either would be safe for use in a cpap application, BUT!
Be extremely careful to avoid use until the stated cure time is over.
Until curing is complete, there will be outgassing of noxious/toxic chemicals.
Unpleasant in the best situation--but can be even worse.

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Re: Torn Cushion Repair.

Post by kkorotev » Mon May 21, 2018 3:37 pm

VINEGAR!

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Re: Torn Cushion Repair.

Post by chunkyfrog » Mon May 21, 2018 3:51 pm

Vinegar is not the only by-product of silicone curing.
It is the most identifiable, but cannot be assumed to be the only product emitted.
Some silicones cure with other substances.

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Re: Torn Cushion Repair.

Post by kkorotev » Mon May 21, 2018 3:56 pm

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