dry cell leakage

[linkintiger]

how you guys are fixing dry cell leaking problem between last outer gaskets and outside main plexi boards. Sanding or use a sealant ?

[lhazleton]

Here's an old trick that works:
Make sure the reactor is totally dry (inside the cells) and place it
in a freezer overnight. While it's icy-cold, re-torque the bolts. As everything expands as it warms up, the gaskets should seal nicely.

[hhoconnection]

The only time I have had a dry cell leak is when I tear it down, rinse it off and put it back together while the plates and gaskets are still wet. If I dry everything off first it never leaks when re-assembled. I use EBN dry cells and the end plates are smooth so leaking at the end plate is not an issue either.

[linkintiger]

my problem is that i use cutting board as the plexi and the boards are not perfectly smooth they have those little imperfection thru the whole surface i was thinking about maybe sanding or something but i wasn't sure and i can't tide the bolt more because my board is bending.

[linkintiger]

ok thank you

[BeaverRat]

An even better solution than using any type of glue is to get low durometer gaskets that can seal with the bumps on the endplates. I used the 6x6x1/8th inch plumber pack from lowes for a low durometer rubber gasket and it sealed perfectly for me. I am also using cutting boards for endplates with bumps.

[viper_1986_1986]

I thought about using a cutting board for my end. during tests I had the leakage issue, then i got some acrylic from lowe's, but its only 1/8" thick and it flexes too much so with 8 bolts around a 4x5" it would leak.
(used the PVC gasket stuff)

I was unable to find any type of gasket that would seal on a cutting board.
Nor find any acrylic that was thick enough, maybe plexy glass from hobby lobby is my next stop.

[BeaverRat]

Just use the 6x6x1/8th inch plumba pack from lowes. It seals perfectly on bumby cutting board faces.

[linkintiger]

how much is it a lowes? because what i am getting is red rubber gasket material 1/8 thick from ACE Hardware but is $5.60 per square foot which gives me 4 pieces 6x6

[BeaverRat]

Lowes is 1.20 for a 6x6 sheet, so 4.8 for a square foot. You only save 80 cents with lowes, do whatever is easier for you...