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Pullman
03-05-2004, 10:57 PM
Hey,

So I drilled my hopper for my warp tube, and it looks really swell. We have a tourney coming up on the 13th and my guess is it is gonna rain a lot. I'm thinking electrical tape, but does any body else have a really swell way to keep water from leaking into the hopper along the warp tube?

Thanks,

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Load SM5
03-05-2004, 11:00 PM
Clear silicone. Put a fine bead around the hose where it goes in the hopper.

Lethargic
03-06-2004, 12:14 AM
what he said ^

Worked for a good 6 months for me

Mag Master 04
03-06-2004, 12:26 AM
i was gonna say caulk but loads idea is better:D

Dern
03-06-2004, 12:26 AM
silicone, caulking, hot glue, all would work, though hot glue would probably not last long, but be good in a quick fix.

SuiciDal Sn Y p ER
03-06-2004, 12:48 AM
sticky tack, water proof and easy to mold. can be found at a local office store.

vf-xx
03-06-2004, 12:50 AM
If the hole is pretty tight you might be able to use an oring. Like what you use to fit it to the ends.

argnot
03-06-2004, 01:02 AM
Silicone caulk. Little did you know you can tint it with a little bit of oil paint and I mean a little like 5% oil paint 95% calk and then apply it and it will blend right in.

goat
03-06-2004, 01:15 AM
Duct seal....its sorta like playdough, but stickier...I have used it to seal holes in brick....it stays soft for a long time (months even years depending on the conditions).
its already a black color, and it can be smoothed out with your finger so you can get a nice looking edge.
Goat

Dryden
03-06-2004, 02:16 PM
Soft silicon caulk, like what is used in the corners of aquariums. You can get it at any pet store or department store with a pet aisle ... only runs about $4.

ChucktheMAGician
03-06-2004, 02:50 PM
I used automotive grommets on mine. I think mine were orginally supposed to be on a Chrysler!

dansim
03-06-2004, 10:21 PM
Originally posted by vf-xx
If the hole is pretty tight you might be able to use an oring. Like what you use to fit it to the ends.

thats what id do, throw a nice size oring on wither side to seal it