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I am intending to seal a hole with “The Right Stuff”. If you were to form an amount of “the Right Stuff” into a golf ball sized ball in one application, how long would it take the core to completely cure? Is it possible that it wouldn’t completely cure because the core would be protected from the air by the outer layer. I know I could do it in several applications, but I’d like to know if I could do it in one. Jim Patrick.

Where is the hole is it on your T.. what are you trying to fix

Perhaps Jim is trying to plug the hole in one end of the stainless braided hose he posted about recently.

Allan from down under.

LOL! Believe it or not Allan, You’re closer than you think. It does have something to do with the same project. Jim Patrick

If we knew the fix perhaps someone could give you other altenatives. Otherwise contact the manufactur..Permatex..ask them

My wife has become attached to an obsolete kitchen faucet that is no longer made and I am trying to salvage it for her to use another 20 years. The three hoses have deteriorated and started leaking, so I made new hoses using new reinforced hoses with the old fittings held on by screw clamps. It took me an hour per fitting (6 hours) to get the six fittings into the end of the hoses using a heat gun. Even then, the fittings are incredibly tight, so I’m pretty sure the clamps and fittings will hold but, to be sure, I encased the cluster of hoses in The Right Stuff. I’m just hoping the mound of the Right Stuff is not so thick that the center never cures. That was my question. I don’t believe this is an OT posting since many of us use The Right Stuff on our T’ and the answer to this question may be useful for some of those applications. Jim Patrick

I like it!! We have often said we should make a list of all the repair, fix or construction projects that the Right Stuff or Ultra Black is the amazing go to fix!!
Yes, I believe you will have no issues with curing but I would double or maybe triple the cure period. The Right Stuff is a very fast cure product so my bet would be 2 days. If I understand you already have the hoses secured with clamps so the RS is only safety?

Exactly, Gene. The clamps, fittings and hose ends are fully encased in the Right Stuff. What you said is encouraging. When I went out to take the pictures at about 11:00pm, the mound of the Right Stuff I packed around the bundle of hoses, was very firm. I applied it around 5:00pm this afternoon so it has been around 7 hours. I’ll be a hero if I can save my wife’s faucet, LOL. I can see why she likes it so much. After 20 years it still looks brand new and they don’t make ‘em like that anymore. Jim Patrick

PS. When forming the Right Stuff, have a cup of water handy and with a wet finger, tap it smooth and gently smooth it before it cures and you can get it pretty smooth. I’ll probably give it a week to cure before hooking it up to the water and testing it, just to be sure the core is fully cured.

Why not use a two part epoxy like JB Weld?

JB Weld would be a good permanent choice..use it to stop leaks all the time. But you've used the RS already..see how it holds up
...but you have another alternative to use. Either way with the clamps nice and tight you should be fine. Amazing what we do to keep peace! LOL

I agree a 2 part epoxy like JB Weld would cure from the inside out, but, if for some reason, I am unable to salvage the faucet and need to install a new faucet, JB Weld would be almost impossible to remove.

I checked my mound of the Right Stuff at noon today, after applying 19hrs. ago and the outside layer (I estimate about 1/8” deep) is firm, but the inside feels soft and uncured. Do you figure it will cure better in the heat of the sun? Jim Patrick

According to google..RF cures in 24 hrs in air and exposure to moisture. I know doesn't apply to the "wad" you used. If you are worried
about leakage I think it's unfounded..you tightly put clamps on the tube and fitting. As suggested maybe JB Weld the ends..if you want tp replace it in 20 years deal with it then

43 hour after application at 5:00pm on Feb 2, the outer layer is quite a bit firmer and thicker and the interior not quite so squishy. I think it will totally cure eventually but it’s going to take a few days. Probably at least a week. Jim Patrick

Thanks Steve. Welcome back. I hope you’re feeling back to pre-accident levels. Jim Patrick

The faucet is not so obsolete as you may think. Thought you might want ti know where the parts are.
https://www.plumbingsupply.com/pp-kitch ... ielle.html
I wouldn't use J-weld in case you need to get at the hose connections later.
I wasn't able to ID the proper hose & they are pricey. There are several on out there. https://www.bing.com/search?q=hose+for+ ... cc=0&ghpl=

Maybe it could be used to plug the hole allowing the off topic to flow into the on topic section…
Bryant

Thanks, Bryant. jb