Fernox 61016 LS-X Leak Sealer External 50 GM, Yellow

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LS-X is a proven, fast acting, silicone paste which is used as an effective external leak sealer and jointing compound.

products_related:7577,7578,1,20191,6962,20294,12764,21064, sku:7578 Leak Sealer 7577,7578,1,20191,6962,20294,12764,21064, 7578 7. Fernox are the originals and a few other manufacturers produce similar now but to be honest I’m sure normal silicone would work just as well. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item.

If you need to seal a little weep on a fitting or boiler part till you can replace it works a treat and you can apply it wet and it sets up in 30 minutes. Steve B wrote:It's food safe - I've used it to seal things in my brewing setup - no discernible off tastes or anything that I've noticed. An alternative for permanent fixtures is JB-weld, but its a similar story with that - the manufacturers say its non toxic (when set) but again thats not 'actually' a guarantee of being food-safe in hot wort or the after cleaning chemicals one may use. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. Like many things it says avoid contact with skin, but lets be honest it can’t be too bad, it can be used with potable water after all.

You can't sand and paint it like plumber's epoxy, as it's still flexible when dry, but personally, I found plumber's epoxy horrible - nowhere near as good as this.

I certainly wouldn't bias it by what's natural; the numerous ingenious ways nature has devised to poison things is truly impressive, and I'm not convinced that evolution cares much about what happens to us beyond offspring-producing age. Fernox LS-X External Leak Sealer is a fast-acting silicone paste used as an external leak sealer and jointing compound.

P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/…P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. Will you then be able to open the compression nut months, years afterwards ie lsx sealer does not become rock hard.The Fernox LS-X is a proven, fast acting, silicone paste which is used as an effective external leak sealer and jointing compound. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Only downside was that some of the contents had cured when I went to use it again a few months later, so I could only apply by cutting open the tube below the section that had 'solidified'. Apply LS-X direct from the tube and mould into shape using a spatula or knife previously dipped into soapy water to prevent adhesion or dragging.

Some mention that it's been 3 months with not a single drop of water, while others say that it stays wet and does not dry. You can put it on wet surfaces but it's a lot easier if they're dry - if it's still leaking, I find it much harder to get a good seal, and it definitely won't work if the system is under pressure, but other than that, it's worked every time for me. All I see is LSX plastered all over boilers in an attempt to stop leaks instead of a fibre washer or O ring being replaced. Read more about the condition New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging is applicable). We used to refer to it as ‘low confidence paste’ as you’d use it on compression fittings or connections if you didn’t want to risk a leak upon filling up.Fast acting silicone paste which is used as an effective external leak sealer and jointing compound. When sealing leaks, relieve the water pressure before applying and whilst LS-X is setting, drain system if necessary.