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How to repair plastic seal for liquids used in human consumption?

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Robert Macy

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Mar 16, 2011, 12:42:19 PM3/16/11
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Rich Webb, et al

Thank you for the emisupply URL! I ordered from them, they shipped
promptly, huge calking type tube of RTV like glue

Easy to work with, smells like vinegar, sticky and cured quickly [per
instruction/description]

Best of all! coffee pot does not leak and is now back in service!

HIGHLY RECOMMEND
EMI Supply
http://www.emisupply.com

Thanks again, I knew people here would know the answer

Robert

Rich Webb Apr 11 2010, 2:39 pm

From: Rich Webb <bbew...@mapson.nozirev.ten>
Date: Sun, 11 Apr 2010 17:39:55 -0400
Local: Sun, Apr 11 2010 2:39 pm
Subject: Re: How to repair plastic seal for liquids used in human
consumption?

On Sun, 11 Apr 2010 10:45:28 -0700 (PDT), Robert Macy
<m...@california.com> wrote:
>On Apr 11, 4:13 am, "William Sommerwerck" <grizzledgee...@comcast.net>
>wrote:
>> > What is the best way to reseal this junction, but preserve
>> > the requirement that the liquid in contact will be consumed
>> > by humans?

>> Silicone adhesives, as far as I know, are not particularly toxic in the
>> first place, and I doubt a properly cured bond would leach.

>> > Can food be placed in contact if I use superglue? Doubt it, but need
>> > confirmation.

>> Superglue isn't stable. It can be weakened simply by contact with water.

>> I'm inclined to agree with the poster who suggested buying a new pot.

>not an option

Short answer: GFGI

Medium answer: A search of "food grade adhesive" turns up some likely
candidates. This looks promising:
<http://www.emisupply.com/catalog/su5005-food-grade-silicone-
hitemp-10...>
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Rich Webb Norfolk, VA

Rich Webb

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Mar 16, 2011, 3:11:08 PM3/16/11
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On Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:42:19 -0700 (PDT), Robert Macy
<ma...@california.com> wrote:

>Rich Webb, et al
>
>Thank you for the emisupply URL! I ordered from them, they shipped
>promptly, huge calking type tube of RTV like glue
>
>Easy to work with, smells like vinegar, sticky and cured quickly [per
>instruction/description]
>
>Best of all! coffee pot does not leak and is now back in service!
>
>HIGHLY RECOMMEND
>EMI Supply
>http://www.emisupply.com
>
>Thanks again, I knew people here would know the answer

Glad it worked out!

Now that it's working, give <http://aerobie.com/products/aeropress.htm>
a try, though. Just got one recently and it's *wonderful* for the
occasional-cuppa-in-the-morning folks. Also quite fast to brew and an
easy clean-up.

Robert Macy

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Mar 17, 2011, 12:05:07 PM3/17/11
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> Rich Webb     Norfolk, VA- Hide quoted text -
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Interesting. I have some gift coffee 'gourmet' packages that would be
ideal to use in such.

How much did it cost?

Rich Webb

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Mar 17, 2011, 12:50:01 PM3/17/11
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It's not too bad. $25-$30. Carried by Amazon et al. I just use regular 8
O'Clock whole beans and pulverize 'm for about 30 secs or so in a
standard whirly-blade grinder.

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