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PostPosted: Wed Feb 24, 2010 6:24 pm    Post subject: Suggestions needed for plugging a hole Reply with quote
What is the best way plug the heater holes?

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PostPosted: Wed Feb 24, 2010 7:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I found a couple large metal plugs at the hardware store that were the perfect size. They were very similar to closet door handle inserts as I recall. Any good store should have them. Just a suggestion...
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 25, 2010 7:05 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Take two metal plates drill hole in the middle of them. Place plates on both sides of the hole and hold them together with a bolt and nut. Some RTV or something to act as a gasket to keep water out.
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 25, 2010 10:57 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Could try to find some large rubber grommets.
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 25, 2010 12:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hatin Rain wrote:
I found a couple large metal plugs at the hardware store that were the perfect size. They were very similar to closet door handle inserts as I recall. Any good store should have them. Just a suggestion...


Good idea.

You could also try something like this.
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