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  1. 07-03-2006 09:41 PM #1
    duraleigh Guest

    Default Re: suction side leak

    Hi, Luke,

    What is blue RTV? Is it tape?
  2. 07-03-2006 09:44 PM #2
    LukeNorris
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    Default Re: suction side leak

    Blue RTV, is a silcon caulk. IT comes a tube, its like magic lube, but it gets hard.

    I use it to "glue" in orings on lids, pump seals, volute orings. things like that.
    Luke Norris President/CEO

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  3. 07-04-2006 09:29 AM #3
    ThePoolGuy
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    Default Re: suction side leak

    Blue RTV is usualy found in the automotive stores or section of Walmart.
    Occupation = Amature Pool man.

    NO I'm not here to sell or promote anythihg...well I do fell pretty strong about DE filters Just trying to futher my trade and maybe help someone in the process.

    IG Pool & Spa...about 15,000 gl and a DE filter w a 2hp Sta-Rite pump.
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