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Old Aug 3, 2019 | 02:02 PM
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Any ideas on what to use for the temp switch insulation? The old stuff looked like a black putty
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This is what I used on my 79. From Lowe’s
then I put that aluminum foil tape over that.


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Originally Posted by manfroni
Any ideas on what to use for the temp switch insulation? The old stuff looked like a black putty
thanks
The sensing bulb is wrapped in A/C Insulation Refrigerant Tape available at most parts stores.
Also known as Prestite Tape or Tacky Tape
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Old Aug 3, 2019 | 10:38 PM
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I was wondering as well..its like a putty not a tape..wonder what happens if not insulated as mine is crumbling..
not easy to tape
i have this..wonder if will work..ill try
https://www.lowes.com/pd/gardner-ben...E&gclsrc=aw.ds

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https://www.amazon.com/Rectorseal-81880-1-Pound-Duct-Compound/dp/B008A3UG94/ref=sr_1_3?gclid=Cj0KCQjwhJrqBRDZARIsALhp1WSnqzQOpvJELUQ1ojhNM8A3zHEn1Niem4R-zrYNApw7WTETW7dtqbkaAidpEALw_wcB&hvadid=153714081264&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9012295&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=e&hvrand=2890214839777413435&hvtargid=kwd-5533093804&hydadcr=8432_9505422&keywords=electrical+putty&qid=1564915173&s=gateway&sr=8-3 https://www.amazon.com/Rectorseal-81880-1-Pound-Duct-Compound/dp/B008A3UG94/ref=sr_1_3?gclid=Cj0KCQjwhJrqBRDZARIsALhp1WSnqzQOpvJELUQ1ojhNM8A3zHEn1Niem4R-zrYNApw7WTETW7dtqbkaAidpEALw_wcB&hvadid=153714081264&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9012295&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=e&hvrand=2890214839777413435&hvtargid=kwd-5533093804&hydadcr=8432_9505422&keywords=electrical+putty&qid=1564915173&s=gateway&sr=8-3

The above, Duct Seal Compound, is what I used on my Vintage Air install. Easy to use and seems to be permanent.
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I was wondering as well..its like a putty not a tape..wonder what happens if not insulated as mine is crumbling..
not easy to tape
i have this..wonder if will work..ill try
https://www.lowes.com/pd/gardner-ben...E&gclsrc=aw.ds

That's not for use outdoors so may not hold up in the long run.
It's important to the proper operation of the A/C that the sensing bulb be held tight against the pipe AND insulated against the outside heat from the engine compartment.

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Originally Posted by Rotonda
https://www.amazon.com/Rectorseal-81...gateway&sr=8-3

The above, Duct Seal Compound, is what I used on my Vintage Air install. Easy to use and seems to be permanent.
I shall try this thanks
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