What Kind of Caulking do you use?

[SirClay 10+ year member]

I am just about done with my box, besides making it air tight. What type of caulking should I use? It is a ported box made out of MDF wood.

I know this has probably been answer before a hundred times, but I can't find the answer....

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[SirClay 10+ year member]

Just plain silicone caulk?

 

[Shyne151 10+ year member]

Just plain silicone caulk?

Yup.

 

[jellyfish420 10+ year member]

Just plain silicone caulk?

NO!!!

silicone bubble gum //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/laugh.gif.48439b2acf2cfca21620f01e7f77d1e4.gif

 

[chinny 5,000+ posts]

lol

 

[SirClay 10+ year member]

Funny?

anyway...Do I need to let the caulk dry before I put the sub into the box? For instance, will the fumes from the caulk have any affect on the sub?

 

[amedeuce 10+ year member]

Funny?
anyway...Do I need to let the caulk dry before I put the sub into the box? For instance, will the fumes from the caulk have any affect on the sub?

Yes let it dry, It could have an adverse affect on the sub, the fumes anyway.

I like to use clear latex caulking, less smell, a lot less smell, quicker drying as well..

 

[SirClay 10+ year member]

Well I just used the white caulking. How long should I wait to put the sub in?

 

[Decipha 10+ year member]

until it dries

 

[SirClay 10+ year member]

until it dries

Thanks. You are of great help.

To other people who might not get the question....How long does silicon caulking usually take to dry?

 

[chinny 5,000+ posts]

Yes let it dry, It could have an adverse affect on the sub, the fumes anyway.I like to use clear latex caulking, less smell, a lot less smell, quicker drying as well..

Latex is only good for condoms! //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/naughty.gif.94359f346c0f1259df8038d60b41863e.gif

 

[Buckshot 10+ year member]

Thanks. You are of great help.

To other people who might not get the question....How long does silicon caulking usually take to dry?

Hey bro if its 100% Silicone she'll be dry enough to continue working in ~30 minutes at ~65°F. Thats my guess.

 

[ruckus]

GE Silicone I

100% Silicone Rubber Sealant Clear //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

$2 in homedepot next to the paint department. says for windows and doors on it best stuff you can get. besides the Silicone II which is more expensive.

 

[amedeuce 10+ year member]

I really dont have to use any sealant at all (but I still do), I have all the tools to make straight cuts and I use dado and rabbit joints that over lap, And they turn out air tight...

I put the latex on just for the hell of it. I have used silicone in the past, It does work better, I just had the latex laying around. And I like it better. IMO it works very well never a problem

 

[SirClay 10+ year member]

GE Silicone I 100% Silicone Rubber Sealant Clear //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

$2 in homedepot next to the paint department. says for windows and doors on it best stuff you can get. besides the Silicone II which is more expensive.

Yeah, thats what I used (I couldn't find clear so I bought white). But mine was $4. I got ripped off! I want my $2 back.