Choosing a liquid sealant

To seal a small gap in something, you can use a liquid sealant. Small gaps require that the substance penetrates well and fills even the most insignificant holes, so it must be liquid. Such sealants are currently very popular and relevant in the market.

Thanks to the sealing compounds, the construction and repair process becomes simple and quick. With their help, without nails and a hammer, it is possible to fasten various surfaces together securely, to apply them as a means of sealing and for sealing cracks and cracks. When installing windows or fixing minor problems in everyday life, they are irreplaceable, saving money and time.Their use allows the repair of pipes without opening the walls and removing plumbing structures.

Liquid sealant currently has a stronger effect than glue, but not as “heavy” as mortar.

The sealing fluid has a number of properties:

• does not change its characteristics under the influence of high temperature;
• is moisture resistant;
• withstands heavy loads.

The liquid solution is one-component, is available in tubes and is ready for use. Means for more large-scale works is produced in canisters of various sizes.

Liquid sealant may vary in its composition and scope:

• Universal or "liquid nails." It can be used both for external, and for internal works of the house. With it, you can glue the materials together (glass, ceramics, silicate surfaces, wood, textiles), is used for various types of work during the repair and seals various seams.Without the use of nails, you can fix tile, cornices, various panels. The clear solution provides a practically invisible compound that is very durable and reliable: it is able to withstand loads up to 50 kg.
• For plumbing. It is used to seal the joints of sinks, baths, showers. Differs in the increased resistance to moisture, high temperatures and the cleaning chemicals.
• For auto. Can be used when replacing gaskets, as well as in the cooling system, to eliminate leakage. Before you start working with this tool, you must wear safety glasses, because it can damage your eyes.

• "Liquid Plastic". It is used when working with plastic products, for example, when installing windows it processes joints. Due to the presence of PVA glue in its composition, the glued surfaces form a monolithic compound.
• "Liquid rubber". It includes liquid polyurethane, which allows its use in cold and humid conditions. It is a very durable means for sealing and is used in various types of work in the repair and construction.Invented this tool in Israel, it looks like rubber, so it got its name. However, manufacturers prefer to call it "spray waterproofing." The mortar is excellent for applying to roofs of houses to fill hidden leaks in joints.

  In addition, the “liquid rubber” is suitable for emergency repairs when punctured tires, filling in micro cracks and forming a very strong connection. This fluid can also be used for prophylaxis in order to create a protective layer inside the wheels. This applies to cars that work in extreme conditions.

• Liquid sealantdesigned to repair leaks in the heating system, which are formed as a result of corrosion, poor-quality compounds. It differs in that it is applied not outside, but poured into pipes. The liquid begins to harden, coming into contact with air, which penetrates the inside of the pipe through the damaged area. So he sticks from the inside only those places where it is necessary. With it, you can make the repair of hidden sewer structures, heating systems, underfloor heating, used in swimming pools.

Sealants for heating systems can be of different types:

• for pipes with water or antifreeze coolant;
• for gas or solid fuel boilers;
• for pipes of water supply or heating systems.

For each case and certain parameters of the system it is better to choose a separate sealant. Universal remedies will not be effective. Properly chosen tool will cope with its task without harming the boiler, pump and measuring instruments.

There are many manufacturers of liquid sealants. There are several leaders on the market who deservedly have a lot of positive feedback from satisfied customers:

• "Aquastop" - line of liquid sealants manufactured by Aquaterm. The products are designed to repair hidden leaks in heating systems, swimming pools, sewers and water mains.
• Fix-A-Leak. The company specializes in the production of liquid sealants for swimming pools, SPA. Manufactured products are able to eliminate the leak, filling the smallest cracks even in inaccessible places, do not require water replacement and are suitable for working with concrete, paint, liner, fiberglass, acrylic, plastic.
• HeatGuardex - a company that produces high-quality sealant for closed-type heating systems. Liquid eliminates leakage, filling up microcracks, reduces pressure loss in pipes.
• BCG. The German company produces one of the highest quality polymerizable sealants on the market today. Products perfectly cope with the sealing of hidden leaks, for a long time solving the problem of the formation of new cracks and crevices. It is used in the heating system, swimming pools, water pipes. It can be used for concrete, metal, plastic surfaces.

To make a really high-quality repair, It is necessary to follow some tips on working with sealant.

• Choosing a liquid, you should carefully familiarize yourself with its properties. Only by knowing the composition of the solution and its purpose, can we eliminate the leak, repair the cracks,get durable connection. You only need to use a sealant that is suitable for this type of pipeline system.
• Different sealing compounds can act with different coolants, this should be taken into account when making a choice. Some are designed for the heating system, inside which there is water, others operate in pipes filled with other liquids, for example, antifreeze, saline or anti-corrosion solutions.
• Before starting work, make sure that the surface is clean and dry.
• Before pouring liquid sealant into the heating system, the amount of liquid that is planned to be poured must be drained from the system.
• Special attention should be paid to whether the tool is resistant to high or low temperatures.
• After applying the liquid, it is better to immediately remove all excess material from the surface. It hardens the solution very quickly, so over time it will be almost impossible to eliminate.

• If a malfunction is found in the heating system, before pouring the sealant it is worth making sure that the expansion tank or boiler works correctly.In the event of a malfunction, a decrease in pressure may occur, which can be mistaken for the formation of leaks in the pipes, connections, the boiler heat exchanger.
• The solution begins to act for about 3-4 days. It is possible to determine that it gave a positive effect when the sound of water drops inside the system disappears, it becomes dry on the floor, moisture does not form, the pressure inside the pipe stabilizes and does not decrease.
• If the pipes are made with the addition of aluminum, one week after pouring sealant into them, the liquid must be drained and the pipeline washed.
• Working with liquid sealant, you should remember all the safety rules. This is a chemical that requires careful handling. If the solution gets on the skin or eyes, immediately rinse the damaged area with plenty of water. If the liquid gets inside the body, you need to drink plenty of water, rinse your mouth and call an ambulance.
• Sealant must not be stored near acid.
• In order to dispose of liquid sealant, it is not necessary to observe special conditions.
• If it is not possible to buy a sealing compound,instead, you can try mustard powder to eliminate leaks. To do this, you need to pour it into the expansion tank and wait a few hours. During this time, the leak should stop.

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