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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Northern Greene County
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![]() I've been using the same Eureka Sunrise tent for the last three or four years and need recommendations on using seam sealer. As yet I haven't had any leaks but not sure how long that can last considering its age and some of the downpours its gone through. Should seams be sealed regularly, what's the best way to apply, etc? What's the expected lifespan of a moderately used tent like this before considering replacement?
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: avatar: Patagonia
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We do ours once per year, and have never had problems. Personally I would do it more often than every 3-4 years. Here are a couple of links that might be of interest:
http://www.eurekatent.com/tent_care.aspx http://www.headbaby.com/getagrip.htm Dick |
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Olean NY USA Earth
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I've used the kenyon seam sealer 3. I got it at wal-mart. seems to work fine. It should definitely last a couple of years once applied.
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: country of the lakes and the crooked stream
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For any one that has a sil nylon shelter, off the shelf seam sealer will not stick to the nylon and will not seal the seams. Mixing GE Silicone II Clear Sealer with mineral spirits or white gas will make a paste that you can brush on the seams.
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Join Date: Jan 2004
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Note that Zac said "Silicone" That's important, to know what material your tent is made from. It does affect the sealer you should use. Please make sure you seal your seams (or waterproof the tent for that matter), well in advance of using it. The fumes are not only toxic, they are highly votile as well and a simple spark from the fire can ignite it. Hawk
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somewhere out there...
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: avatar: Patagonia
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Keeping Zac's and Redhawk's good warning advice in mind:
http://www.hammockcamping.com/Free%2...s/Silnylon.htm http://www.imrisk.com/seamsealer/seamsealer.htm http://www.basegear.com/mcnett-sil-net.html http://www.bdel.com/gear/silnet.php http://mcnett.baron-co.com/page.cfm?pageID=553 Dick |
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Rochester area
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It's a good idea to dust the seam with talcum powder after the sealer dries, it eliminates the tackiness and keeps the whole thing from sticking to itself when you pack it.
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Native Earthling
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Scooterville, NY
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I've had excellent results with the McNett products Seam Grip and SilNet. Seam Grip is almost miraculous. I've run a bead of it over a 6" long tear in rubber boots, then pulled the boots on over my hiking boots for years without the repair failing.
The McNett website had excellent instructions on sealing tents, etc.
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