AquaBond doesn't seem to have any limitations about salt water listed on their web site. I see it used on salt water pools all the time. You might want to contact them direct, I would bet they will answer your question a lot quicker than 3m would with their product.
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Good Morning SSDriver, thank you for your response. I have reached out to both 3M and AquaBond a few days ago and I am waiting for a response from both. I have looked into the UL listings for both AquaBond and 3M listed wet niche compounds and it appears that the standards are only tested and listed for salt-free use. Below I cut and pasted the from the UL's website their testing and use standards for UL 9MA7 for potting compounds. I am just curious to see if anybody has ever experienced this issue or if I am even looking at this in the correct perspective.
WCRY.GuideInfo - Potting Compounds
[Swimming Pool and Spa Equipment] Potting Compounds
See General Information for Swimming Pool and Spa Equipment
USE
This category covers compounds intended to be used to encapsulate grounding and bonding conductor splices or terminations in swimming pool, spa or fountain equipment such as fixtures, fixture housings, and junction boxes where the splices or terminations may be exposed to salt-free swimming pool or fountain water and sunlight for varying lengths of time, including continuous exposure. This category also covers potting compounds used to fill underwater junction boxes.
These compounds have been investigated for their resistance to the deteriorating effects of salt-free swimming pool and fountain water and ultraviolet light. They have also been investigated for their ability to adhere to typical metals, such as copper alloy, stainless steel and to plastic. The container or package is marked to identify the materials to which the compound has been determined to suitably adhere.
PRODUCT IDENTITY
One of the following product identities appears on the product:
Fountain and Spa Equipment Conductor Splice Potting Compound
Fountain Equipment Conductor Splice Potting Compound
Spa Equipment Conductor Splice Potting Compound
Swimming Pool and Fountain Equipment Conductor Splice Potting Compound
Swimming Pool and Spa Equipment Conductor Splice Potting Compound
Swimming Pool Equipment Conductor Splice Potting Compound
Swimming Pool, Fountain and Spa Equipment Conductor Splice Potting Compound
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For additional information, see Electrical Equipment for Use in Ordinary Locations (AALZ) and Plumbing and Associated Products (AAPP).
REQUIREMENTS
The basic requirements used to investigate products in this category are contained in UL Subject 676A, "Outline of Investigation for Potting Compounds for Swimming Pool, Fountain, and Spa Equipment."
UL MARK
The Certification Mark of UL on the smallest unit container in which the product is packaged is the only method provided by UL to identify products manufactured under its Certification and Follow-Up Service. The Certification Mark for these products includes the UL symbol, the words "CERTIFIED" and "SAFETY," the geographic identifier(s), and a file number.
Alternate UL Mark
The Listing Mark of UL on the smallest unit container in which the product is packaged is the only method provided by UL to identify products manufactured under its Listing and Follow-Up Service. The Listing Mark for these products includes the UL symbol (as illustrated in the Introduction of this Directory) together with the word "LISTED," a control number, and the product name "Swimming Pool, Fountain and Spa Equipment Conductor Splice Potting Compound" (any of the locations may be omitted).
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UL, in performing its functions in accordance with its objectives, does not assume or undertake to discharge any responsibility of the manufacturer or any other party. UL shall not incur any obligation or liability for any loss, expense or damages, including incidental or consequential damages, arising out of or in connection with the use, interpretation of, or reliance upon this Guide Information.
Last Updated on 2013-05-16