How to repair plastic seal for liquids used in human consumption?

Mar 16, 2011 3 Replies

Rich Webb, et al



Thank you for the emisupply URL! I ordered from them, they shipped promptly, huge calking type tube of RTV like glue



Easy to work with, smells like vinegar, sticky and cured quickly [per instruction/description]



Best of all! coffee pot does not leak and is now back in service!



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Thanks again, I knew people here would know the answer



Robert


Rich Webb Apr 11 2010, 2:39 pm



From: Rich Webb Date: Sun, 11 Apr 2010 17:39:55 -0400 Local: Sun, Apr 11 2010 2:39 pm Subject: Re: How to repair plastic seal for liquids used >>> > What is the best way to reseal this junction, but preserve



> > the requirement that the liquid in contact will be consumed
>> > by humans?
>> Silicone adhesives, as far as I know, are not particularly toxic in the
>> first place, and I doubt a properly cured bond would leach.
>> > Can food be placed in contact if I use superglue? Doubt it, but need
>> > confirmation.
>> Superglue isn't stable. It can be weakened simply by contact with water.
>> I'm inclined to agree with the poster who suggested buying a new pot.
>not an option

Short answer: GFGI



Medium answer: A search of "food grade adhesive" turns up some likely candidates. This looks promising:


-- Rich Webb Norfolk, VA



Glad it worked out!

Now that it's working, give a try, though. Just got one recently and it's *wonderful* for the occasional-cuppa-in-the-morning folks. Also quite fast to brew and an easy clean-up.

Rich Webb Norfolk, VA

Interesting. I have some gift coffee 'gourmet' packages that would be ideal to use in such.

How much did it cost?

It's not too bad. $25-$30. Carried by Amazon et al. I just use regular 8 O'Clock whole beans and pulverize 'm for about 30 secs or so in a standard whirly-blade grinder.

Rich Webb Norfolk, VA

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