Recent content by jj mack

It is aluminum pipe with Polymide (re enforced with fiberglass strands) fittings. to say it "plastic" and "does not have the correct properites" is a very misleading and naive statement.

Transair is the only way to go IMO, for home or professional. Easy Clean and Fast. http://www.transair-usa.com

Please...If you post a company...make damn sure you know what you are talking about and validate it first. Thank You in advance. JJ

fittings from home depot

Like it was said before...you can fur out the window as much as you want as long as you flash them properly to the weather resistant barrier...ie housewrap. adding the insulation to the exterior side is a good thing. It moves the due point out away from the wall. As far as the inside, check...

I used copper between the tank and vacuum pump.

It depends on what size parts you are trying to form. But for the best results you need a tank and a hose that can move alot of cfm. An air hose will not do it. I hooked the vacuum pump to an 80 gallon airtank separated by ball valve. I had a 2" ball valve connected to a Swimming pool hose, yes...

Did you consider using Transair? It is aluminum pipe, not copper, but very easy to use, fast and not that expensive (imo). JJ

Actually the one in the ad is not the same as posed by Stephenw... Look here of the difference. http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INPDFF?PMPAGE=23&PMITEM=300-0056

cheaper than that if you got the flyer today!

I have been in the adhesive and sealant business for 18 years. I have also had a screwed up shower that was originally installed wrong. Most sealants are not designed to span 3/8". as suggested a 100% solids material such as silicone, polyether or even a polyurethane will work much better than...