On Tue, 2 Feb 1999 sanborn@net1plus.com wrote:
> First question... Is there a source for the felt parts that
> are used to seal the front and form pads on the vent
> shutters. Mine are very dirty and have shrunk over time. I
> need to cut new ones from an appropriate material in order
> to get an air seal and to have the right look.
Felt was difficult to find in such a grade and thickness. I used 1/4"
foam (bought from a Foam Shop... specializing in mattresses, etc), dyed
black. Non-original, yes, but you can't see it thru the vent and it does
seal fairly well (not perfect, but enough to stop drafts)
I "fastened" the foam onto the metal using hot glue.
If you like, I can mail you "enough" foam to do the whole lot. Dye using
fabric dyes, or maybe shoe polish might work. I paid $4 for a roll-end of
this stuff and there's no way I'll use it all up. (It also happenes to be
a rather sickening shade of orange)
> Second.... Is there a way to replace the rubber gaskets at
> the back of the vent box?? The rubbers on mine are barely
> useable and I would like to replace them.
Can't help ya there. My rubbers were also barely useable but I used them
anyway. I stuck them back on the vent chambers using silicone and hoped
for the best :-)
-Malcolm
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