I'm working on insulating my basement better and I've found a pretty good leak at my electric panel. There is a fair amount of wind blowing through the incoming conduit. Can I use this Duct Seal from Lowes safely for this application?
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Electric Panel Conduit Sealing?
- Thread starter MattN03
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beemerphile
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It is perfect for that purpose. Code wants you to use a product that is listed for the purpose and the Gardner-Bender DS110 is so listed. I know people who fill the void with spray foam, but that is not listed for the purpose. Also, if you ever have to pull the wires you are screwed.
That's what I was thinking, and sure didn't want to create a fire harard. Thanks for confirming!It is perfect for that purpose. Code wants you to use a product that is listed for the purpose and the Gardner-Bender DS110 is so listed. I know people who fill the void with spray foam, but that is not listed for the purpose. Also, if you ever have to pull the wires you are screwed.
beemerphile
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You'll have strong fingertips when you get through packing it.
sparky 1971
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That's what duct seal is made for. Warm it up and it will be much more user friendly. I put it on the dashboard and turn the defroster on for a couple of minutes.
Jim greengo
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Toss it in the microwave for 30-45 secs,depending on how cold it is.That's what duct seal is made for. Warm it up and it will be much more user friendly. I put it on the dashboard and turn the defroster on for a couple of minutes.