Livewell Aerator Installation!

[dwelch022]

I have a seacock fitting in my boat and I'm installing a new livewell aerator. Can I use silicone around the threads to seal?

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: Livewell Aerator Installation!

I wouldn't. I'd use 3M 4200 Marine Sealant...

 

[dwelch022]

Re: Livewell Aerator Installation!

Ok thanks for the advice.

 

[glenn property of pam]

Re: Livewell Aerator Installation!

yep use 4200. If this is a live well fill pump that does not recycle the water but draws from outside the hull then make sure you dont go nuts on the plastic nut as it will strip realy easy so tighten it then let the 4200 take care of the sealing (test fit all parts before you apply 4200 as there nothing worse than finding the pump has to be removed to put the elbow fitting on after you have sealed it in)

 

[dwelch022]

Re: Livewell Aerator Installation!

yep use 4200. If this is a live well fill pump that does not recycle the water but draws from outside the hull then make sure you dont go nuts on the plastic nut as it will strip realy easy so tighten it then let the 4200 take care of the sealing (test fit all parts before you apply 4200 as there nothing worse than finding the pump has to be removed to put the elbow fitting on after you have sealed it in)

There is no need for the plastic nut in this application. I have a seacock fitting that the aerator just screws in.