Anyone use versachem rtv silicone sealant???

[smokeymcgee]

Hi has anyone used this for sealing their grill? I used the 650 degrees rtv red versachem. I'm also using a bottle of black versachem gasket sealer for the for door in going to seal a gasket on. I used the red for putting together my BTMLE charcoal smoker to prevent leakage of air and smoke. I guess I'm wondering if this will stand up to the heat and being a silicone sealant it should be food safe I hope? I really don't want to rip the thing apart and re do it so any info would be great.

 

[jwbtulsa]

I used a high temp RTV sealant on my smoker. Never had a problem. Two years later it's just now starting to degrade and leak a bit. Figured I would grind it off and replace with fresh. I got mine at a local Ace Hardware.

 

[smokeymcgee]

The reason I ask is ive heard of everyone using rutland with good results but I haven't heard so much about the applications of versachem and if this stuff isn't safe I have no problem taking it apart and cleaning every nut and bolt to reseal it.

 

[smokeymcgee]

I guess my real question is this stuff food safe. I understand the heat limitations but the safety is my real concern I don't want to poison all my friends and family. I will be doing a heavy heat cleaning before I use it and if it burns off the paint and seal oh well at least I'll know

 

[daveomak]

After running the smoker for several hours, any off-gassing should be negligible.....

 

[smokeymcgee]

Thanks. Im planning on redoing the grill witha new coat of bright red paint soon anyway since I know the current paint is going to chip. I wonder if there's any way to control the rust other than putting on better paint