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#59224 11/30/05 12:05 PM
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I had wasps in the service mast. What can I use to seal off the openings where the wire enters? Caulk? If so, any particulare recommendations?

#59225 11/30/05 03:29 PM
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Try Duct Seal.

#59226 11/30/05 03:35 PM
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Fire foam works well, and it won't fall out as the weather changes.

#59227 11/30/05 08:16 PM
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Steve,

Some of the fire foam products, becomes conductive when subject to moisture, i would be careful to check with the manufacture before using this for a seal, also the foam product may react with the insulation.

[This message has been edited by LK (edited 11-30-2005).]

#59228 11/30/05 08:49 PM
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ditto on duct seal putty.


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#59229 11/30/05 08:54 PM
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can you use the same clay stuff that is used to fill the connector in a meter socket?


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#59230 11/30/05 09:31 PM
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That "clay stuff" is duct seal (also known as monkey-poo).
I use silicon caulking to fill the weatherhead.


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#59231 11/30/05 10:15 PM
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I'd also go with silicone

#59232 11/30/05 10:37 PM
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I also think that Duct Seal would work fine. This reminds me of another sealer question... Why do they refer to the material that you pour into a seal off to harden as, "Chico"?
Joe

#59233 11/30/05 10:47 PM
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Why do they refer to the material that you pour into a seal off to harden as, "Chico"?

A contraction of "Crouse-Hinds Co.", the original manufacturer.

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