uniseal modification

[karimwassef]

I have a bit of a tight fit building a scale model tank...

I'm using uni-seals and I can get it all to fit except for the full "mushroom" lip on the wet side. I can cut it flush to make it all fit. The lip is 3/8" and I need to cut it back to 1/8".

The way a uniseal works is by using the pipe going through it to create sideways pressure and constrict the rubber between the PVC and the hole. This still happens...

So I think it's work, but I though I'd ask if anyone else has done this?

 

[Misled]

Did you try Vaseline on the pipe?

 

[karimwassef]

the issues isn't with the pipe inside the uniseal. It's the "lip" on the inside that is overlapping with other structures.

I'm planning on cutting it back (visualize a rectangle flange instead of a round one) so it fits.

 

[karimwassef]

No one has trimmed back the rubber flange on a uniseal?

 

[McPuff]

No one has trimmed back the rubber flange on a uniseal?

I don't see why it would matter...as long as the portion going through the wall is intact it seems that it should hold the seal. And it's a model anyway... go nuts with it! :0)

 

[karimwassef]

True. If it fails, I'll just silicone it silly...

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