---------------------------------------------------------- RV9-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Mon 10/04/04: 2 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 07:14 AM - Re: PROSEAL SHELF LIFE (owner-rv9-list-server@matronics.com) 2. 08:30 AM - Re: PROSEAL SHELF LIFE (Larry PERRYMAN) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 07:14:43 AM PST US From: owner-rv9-list-server@matronics.com --> RV9-List message posted by: From: Howard Crawford Subject: RE: RV9-List: PROSEAL SHELF LIFE David, My two cents worth. I would not use outdated pro-seal in the fuel tank application. Reason being once the tanks are complete and you have a problem with leaks cause by the old pro-seal, the repairs are going to be very difficult unless you install inter tank access plates before assembly of the tanks. Pro-seal is cheap compared to the aggregation that you will will run into because of outdated material. Yes, pro-seal will have a longer shelf life by being stored in the frig, but at what time is the material no longer good? There are a lot of highly educated people that develop this type of material, and they say the date is the date that pro-seal shelf life has expired. David if you have just one open container of pro seal in the frig, I can tell you that it will not be enough sealant in that one container to do the fuel tanks. I finished my tanks for the RV10 about 30 days ago. What I did was purchase the premixed 3 OZ tubes which can be purchased from Vans or from other distributors. Let me tell you that you will only be able to apply 3 oz a day which will take 4 to 5 hours to complete including clean up of tools, tank and self. At about the three hour level the sealant is setting up so you must plan what you want to accomplish in 3 hours. Not only do you have fresh sealant everyday, but it is so easy to mix, stick in a calking gun and apply as needed. I used about 20 oz of sealant per tank, and about half of that was waste. I would use the old Pro-seal on other sealant jobs that do not have the importance that the fuel tanks have. For what is worth. Howard RV-10 #10017 N10XV Fuselage assembly. -----Original Message----- From: kikideemax@comcast.net [mailto:kikideemax@comcast.net] Subject: RV9-List: PROSEAL SHELF LIFE --> RV9-List message posted by: kikideemax@comcast.net HOWDY LISTERS.. CAN ANYONE TELL ME IF PROSEAL AFTER A YEAR IN THE REFIGERATOR IS STILL GOOD. I HAVE ONLY USED IT TWICE. I AM SAVING MYSELF FOR THE FINAL ABUSE WITH THE TANKS. THANKS DAVID #90079 AILERON,AND FLAPS DONE ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 08:30:02 AM PST US Subject: Re: RV9-List: PROSEAL SHELF LIFE From: "Larry PERRYMAN" 10/04/2004 05:29:41 PM, Serialize complete at 10/04/2004 05:29:41 PM --> RV9-List message posted by: "Larry PERRYMAN" Mine worked just fine. If there is any doubt, mix up a bit and put it our to cure. If it cures out OK, then use it. As I remember it, ProSeal has a shelf life of about a year without refrigeration and refrigeration extends it. Regards, Larry Perryman kikideemax@comcast.net Sent by: owner-rv9-list-server@matronics.com 10/03/2004 08:38 PM Please respond to rv9-list To: rv9-list@matronics.com (matronics e-mail) cc: Subject: RV9-List: PROSEAL SHELF LIFE --> RV9-List message posted by: kikideemax@comcast.net HOWDY LISTERS.. CAN ANYONE TELL ME IF PROSEAL AFTER A YEAR IN THE REFIGERATOR IS STILL GOOD. I HAVE ONLY USED IT TWICE. I AM SAVING MYSELF FOR THE FINAL ABUSE WITH THE TANKS. THANKS DAVID #90079 AILERON,AND FLAPS DONE HOWDY LISTERS.. CAN ANYONE TELL ME IF PROSEAL AFTER A YEAR IN THE REFIGERATOR IS STILL GOOD. I HAVE ONLY USED IT TWICE. I AM SAVING MYSELF FOR THE FINAL ABUSE WITH THE TANKS. THANKS DAVID #90079 AILERON,AND FLAPS DONE