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Title: Sealant question
Post by: Butterbean on April 18, 2011, 03:24:11 PM
AFter re-caulking an area on my outdoor water fountain it rained before the 72 hour curing period was over.  I had covered it, but the cover fell off in the storm.

Should I wait longer before filling the fountain w/water or should it be "safely" cured by now?  I did this 5 days ago.  It feels dry to the touch.

My main concern is that animals will be drinking out of the fountain and I guess I just want to make sure that the silicone is fully cured or whatever so it won't leech poison into the water.

Thanks!
Title: Re: Sealant question
Post by: sync pulse on April 18, 2011, 03:26:48 PM
should be alright...
Title: Re: Sealant question
Post by: Butterbean on April 18, 2011, 03:27:11 PM
Quote from: sync pulse on April 18, 2011, 03:26:48 PM
should be alright...

Thank you!

Ignore my PM ;D
Title: Re: Sealant question
Post by: Migs on April 18, 2011, 06:59:16 PM
yup
Title: Re: Sealant question
Post by: kiwiol on April 19, 2011, 12:27:28 AM
Get the neighbour's dog to drink out of it first and see what happens. If it lives, you know you're good.
Title: Re: Sealant question
Post by: Butterbean on April 19, 2011, 06:37:51 AM
Quote from: kiwiol on April 19, 2011, 12:27:28 AM
Get the neighbour's dog to drink out of it first and see what happens. If it lives, you know you're good.

Maybe we could get Old Rooster instead ???
Title: Re: Sealant question
Post by: kiwiol on April 19, 2011, 07:17:36 AM
Quote from: Butterbean on April 19, 2011, 06:37:51 AM
Maybe we could get Old Rooster instead ???

Old Rooster drinks from the tap, not fountains...
Title: Re: Sealant question
Post by: jpm101 on April 19, 2011, 08:26:34 AM
Your sealant is probably a silicone base so will set pretty quickly. If not sure than run another caulking bead around it again.
Title: Re: Sealant question
Post by: kiwiol on April 19, 2011, 05:14:22 PM
Quote from: jpm101 on April 19, 2011, 08:26:34 AM
Your sealant is probably a silicone base so will set pretty quickly. If not sure than run another caulking bead around it again.

Sounds like you love the caulk
Title: Re: Sealant question
Post by: chaos on April 19, 2011, 05:44:06 PM

Quote from: jpm101 on April 19, 2011, 08:26:34 AM
Your sealant is probably a silicone base so will set pretty quickly. If not sure than run another caulking bead around it again.
Quote from: kiwiol on April 19, 2011, 05:14:22 PM
Sounds like you love the caulk
Walked right into that one!! ;D

But he's right, if you're concerned, just lay down a new bead.