Puckey??

[Richard Boyer]

I was recently asked by my IA to put some fireproof "Red Puckey" on my firewall to help seal an opening where some cables go through the firewall.

What is "Fireproof Red Puckey"?

[flyguy]

Re: Puckey??

Might be referring to high temp red silicone RTV, that is what I use.
DC

[48fordnut]

Re: Puckey??

I think thats Texas, and Georgia talk for ''red Putty" should be able to find some thing to prevent flames from coming thru the fire wall.

[VictorBravo]

Re: Puckey??

He may be talking about "pro-seal" although I think that is gray.

Hi-temp RTV is widely used but some IA's do not like it.

[fearofpavement]

Re: Puckey??

We used to always refer to the mastic type putty as "hockey puckey" so I imagine that if he says pucky, puckey or whatever he is referring to sealing up the firewall with some type of suitable sealant and if he said red he is probably thinking about red (hi-temp) rtv sealant which should work fine as it is flexible and does handle pretty high temperatures. I have seen it fairly frequently under cowlings. It is a component in the orange/reddish firesleeve hose covers that are frequently used on turbocharged aircraft.

If you are unsure as to what he means perhaps you could ask him for a clarification. ie "I was going to use some red hi-temp rtv silicone to seal those firewall holes you referred to, that is what you had in mind, isn't it?" Then perhaps the mystery would be solved.

[Richard Boyer]

Re: Puckey??

Thanks guys,

We are doing the annual on saturday morning so I'll ask then.

[high time cub]

Re: Puckey??

http://products3.3m.com/catalog/us/en001/architecture_construction/fire_protection/node_GS1QN4D53Jbe/root_GST1T4S9TCgv/vroot_634B6SPTJMge/gvel_3LPCLC0PX0gl/theme_us_fireprotectionproducts_3_0/command_AbcPageHandler/output_html

[fearofpavement]

Re: Puckey??

Thanks Hightimecub for letting us know there IS such a thing as red puckey.
Go figure!

[Richard Boyer]

Re: Puckey??

Well, I went to Home Spruce Depot & Aircraft Supply and found a product by 3M called Fire Barrier Sealant. Very similiar to the link below but in a caulk tube.

Hopefully this will be sufficient.....(and hopefully it will NEVER be necessary to test!!!!).

[high time cub]

Re: Puckey??

Your welcome Fear! On most antique restorations, I use black "puckey" putty to visually complement the black rubber grommets.
Richard, at the risk of sounding puckish, (I'm a candidate for one)......

http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/hearing/hearingaid.asp

H.T.

[M Towsley]

Re: Puckey??

Jim,

After researching locations to get the 'red' putty I have now looked to find the 'black' putty with no luck. I agree with the visually complimenting part, now I just need to know where to get it. Thanks!

[high time cub]

Re: Puckey??

Marty,
This "puckey" appears to be black, double check before ordering.

http://www.electrical-supply.net/product.asp_Q_parentID_E_500_A_subCatID_E_513_A_prodID_E_2378

In a pinch, there is grey and tan putty that is paintable.
Jim

[M Towsley]

Re: Puckey??

Jim,

Called the company and he said it is dark red?? He had no idea why it looked black on the website. He said it is red so the fire inspector can spot it easily! May have to go with dark red, unless I find something else. Thanks for looking.

[high time cub]

Re: Puckey??

Marty, You can mix in (knead) a dry black pigment into the putty.

http://www.graphicchemical.com/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=279&cat=Dry+Pigments

I used to buy inks from this company.