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Posted by on October 30, 2006, 4:51 pm
I would think a silcon caulk would be easier to seal on the 1st try.
You may have to let it cure for a few days before putting it into
operation (e.g. exposure to the heat you talked about) OR perhaps a
compressable rubber washer to slightly compress and prevent any water
leakage around the bolt. Any professional refrigerator person should
be willing to tell you what kind of sealant to use for the application.
My next choice would be to ask at an auto repair parts store as car
repair mechanics also deal with high heat applications and use various
non-flammable (when cured), heat resistant sealants.
Dottie wrote:
> I tried posting this before but don't see it.
>
> The evaporator pan on the refrigerator rusted out. I was able to get a
> used one to replace it. The pan sits on top of the condenser and is
> held in place with a nut and bolt. There was something used to help
> keep it from leaking around the nut...some kind of putty. It appears
> to be plain old plumbers putty like we have. Does anyone know if this
> is right? The pan gets pretty hot ...
>
> Thanks.
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