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Re: Glue Test in Cold Weather



"earlw" <e-google@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> That was one of my concerns - a glue that would work so well that the
> magnet or contact would become "one" with the window and I would have
> to tear up the window to replace the magnet/contact.  But I wanted a
> glue that would stick well enough that you would not be afraid to place
> a contact on the botton of the window.  Didn't want water to enter the
> contact area and drip down into wall and insulation.
>
> So far I have been pretty impressed with Goop and RTV.  I have used
> Silicon for other projects, but lately the temps here in Peyton
> Colorado (7,300') have been rather cool at night and Silicon seems to
> have a tough time setting up in cold temps.  The Silicon II I used to
> hold the deck screw to a piece of plasic just peeled right off with
> little effort.  I know Silicon does pretty good in warmer weather, so I
> just have to believe the cold temps are the problem.  Since cold temps
> are the norm here until next May, it's something I just have to deal
> with...


You haven't experienced the kind of *cold* you get in Edmonton (-40 C).  RTV
sucks...  Goop all the way!!!




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