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Don't laugh. Great Stuff is amazing! It holds things in place remarkably well. A few sections of my house for example.Foam? :lol:
Don't laugh. Great Stuff is amazing! It holds things in place remarkably well. A few sections of my house for example.Foam? :lol:
I'd say epoxy. Or what ever you think makes it secure.
Foam? :lol:
It's polyurethane based, as are a lot of adhesives. The 3M 550 and some of the other adhesives mentioned earlier are also. Gorilla glue is another example... and it foams when exposed to the instructions recommended amount of moisture?which is the curing agent in many polyurethane adhesive types.Don't laugh. Great Stuff is amazing! It holds things in place remarkably well. A few sections of my house for example.
Non expanding stuff needs to be out of the way from physical abuse though as it is much easier to remove cured product of of surfacesfoam in a can is a great adhesive. get the non-expanding stuff for this kind of work though.
Non expanding stuff needs to be out of the way from physical abuse though as it is much easier to remove cured product of of surfaces
Everything is combustible if you get it hot enoughQuestion? If this Great Stuff is combustible what if it enters an opening in the box? Violation?
Since it is combustible would extension rings be required even in brick?
"Note: GREAT STUFF? Insulating Foam Sealants are combustible, so it's very important that all electrical switches are turned off before starting your project. Also, never apply foam to exposed wire or inside an electrical box. Be sure that wires have a protective covering before applying."
http://greatstuff.dow.com/where-to-use/living-space/electrical-outlets/
Everything is combustible if you get it hot enough
And how hot is an arc flash?
BTW, plastic boxes, conductor insulation, and plastic sheathing are also combustible, though some have flame retardant characteristics.
I likely wouldn't... not being an inspector. :blink:...
Seriously now how much if any would you let come into the box before failing it for lowering the cubic inches?
When I have tried to add new cables through holes that were sealed with the minimal expanding foam the foam pops right out of the hole fairly easily. You usually are going to drill new holes if they use the regular foam or you will risk damaging existing cables trying to get through.I would not refer to either variety of foam sealant as being easy to remove at all.
I find the non-expanding version is a lot less messy because it does not sneak out everywhere. I guess it is technically "minimally expanding" rather than non-expanding.
It maybe gives off a combustible gas from either propellent, part of the expanding process or both, but that is temporary, didn't read the instructions but am willing to bet they say to use in a well ventilated area as well.Question? If this Great Stuff is combustible what if it enters an opening in the box? Violation?
Since it is combustible would extension rings be required even in brick?
"Note: GREAT STUFF? Insulating Foam Sealants are combustible, so it's very important that all electrical switches are turned off before starting your project. Also, never apply foam to exposed wire or inside an electrical box. Be sure that wires have a protective covering before applying."
http://greatstuff.dow.com/where-to-use/living-space/electrical-outlets/
Just curious why you think hydraulic cement is how to get there. It is very hard to work with for an amateur.
Understood, but I think by using the word "amateur" it was mostly intended to mean inexperience with hydraulic cement.Since Jay is probably getting paid for this work that would make him a professional.
Many an amateur may end up doing a better job because they are not so interested in the time it takes or money.
The word "amateur" has nothing to do with one's abilities but motivation. We pros work for money.
Keep in mind though that mortar will not seal out water!
Are we talking about the interior or exterior of a wall?
Tapatalk!
mortar mix is fairly easy even for amateurs to work with.
hydraulic cement is tough for even a good mason. that is why they mix it up in thumb size batches.