Bull Hopper Sealant/Caulk

[whta]

So, finally, getting back to finishing the setup for the Bull, I notice inside the hopper, this very bright red sealant/caulk around the seams - is this safe? I would assume so, but wasn't sure and haven't seen anything on the site about it...

 

[Waterboy]

That’s the high temp sealant that RecTeq uses, so it’s normal to see it. As to weather it’s safe I couldn’t say for sure but like you I assume so.

 

[Wslayer]

About 95% of other foods eaten have chemicals on them, would take the chance on a few.pellets touching the silicone.

 

[C. Keeper]

About 95% of other foods eaten have chemicals on them, would take the chance on a few.pellets touching the silicone.

If the silicone doesn't kill you, the smoke will!

 

[Maule Guy]

It is Permatex High Temp. gasket sealer:
https://www.amazon.com/Permatex-81160-High-Temp-Silicone-Gasket/dp/B0002UEN1A

Recteq must own stock in the company since they are so liberal with it

It is gooey and a pain in the tutu to apply without getting it everywhere, but it does work and doesn't degrade in the heat. I used this to seal the wind vents on my 590 and while taking a bit of clean up, there is no smoke leakage around any of the vents after a couple of years.