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I am replacing the heating element for the defroster in my GE side by side fridge.
The element that replaces this is an upgraded part that is a dual element, and requires a wire splice for the ground. The directions call for a particular type of sealant for the connector (rtv102 or something... I dont have the directions in front of me right now) to seal it so moisture doesn't short it I assume.
My question is what type of sealant should I use? Is it important to follow the recommendations for this stuff which I assume is just silicon sealant that is temp resistant?
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I am not sure about this but this is how I do splices in the evaporator area.
Use a wire nut.
I use the black hard plastic type. They can withstand higher temperatures.
Place the wire nut/splice so it is not directly above a heater, also place it so that the open end faces down. This prevents water getting into the splice.
Some folks like to also seal the open end with some sealant as a additional protection against moisture. Just about any type of sealant will do. |
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