[Public-List] gate valves & ancient through-hull fittings & 5200: BEWARE

[George Dinwiddie]

Randy Katz wrote:
>      Which leads to a final bit of advice with which some may argue: avoid
> 3-Ms 5200 for these parts.  The more forgiving, less concrete-like 4200 is
> perfectly adequate and immensely more forgiving.  When they say the 5200 is
> permanent, they mean it.  Take the easier and just as safe and effective
> route with 4200.

There's not problem using 5200 with any part you can heat.  A propane 
torch will soften it in no time. (Learned that from Bruce Rankin.)

  - George

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