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Re: Torn Cushion Repair.
Posted: Mon May 21, 2018 9:59 am
by kkorotev
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.
Kevin
Re: Torn Cushion Repair.
Posted: Mon May 21, 2018 10:31 am
by Goofproof
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!
Jim
Re: Torn Cushion Repair.
Posted: Mon May 21, 2018 10:37 am
by kkorotev
The worst ideas ever begin in department head meetings.
Re: Torn Cushion Repair.
Posted: Mon May 21, 2018 10:47 am
by CarpeNoctum
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.
CN
Re: Torn Cushion Repair.
Posted: Mon May 21, 2018 10:51 am
by kkorotev
CarpeNoctum,
Oh, well then, my apologies. I did know know that. Thanks for the additional insight!
Re: Torn Cushion Repair.
Posted: Mon May 21, 2018 10:57 am
by CarpeNoctum
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.
CN
Re: Torn Cushion Repair.
Posted: Mon May 21, 2018 11:03 am
by kkorotev
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.
Re: Torn Cushion Repair.
Posted: Mon May 21, 2018 11:06 am
by Goofproof
I wouldn't think silicone would make good mold food. Jim
Re: Torn Cushion Repair.
Posted: Mon May 21, 2018 11:31 am
by CarpeNoctum
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
Re: Torn Cushion Repair.
Posted: Mon May 21, 2018 11:44 am
by Goofproof
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.
Re: Torn Cushion Repair.
Posted: Mon May 21, 2018 11:50 am
by kkorotev
I think you guys need to move this discussion to some plumbing forum
Re: Torn Cushion Repair.
Posted: Mon May 21, 2018 3:30 pm
by chunkyfrog
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.
Re: Torn Cushion Repair.
Posted: Mon May 21, 2018 3:37 pm
by kkorotev
VINEGAR!
Re: Torn Cushion Repair.
Posted: Mon May 21, 2018 3:51 pm
by chunkyfrog
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.
Re: Torn Cushion Repair.
Posted: Mon May 21, 2018 3:56 pm
by kkorotev
Man, You need a Blog! You know stuff!