what do you use to fill gap around central air conditioning tubing to outside

1. sealing around line sets

   OK and then what do you guys use to seal effectually the line fix where it comes out of the foundation? I run it through a piece of vinyl gutter downspout as the sleeve for protection and and then use articulate silicone but was wondering if at that place is something that would look a petty nicer.
   Thanks for the suggestions

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2. Downwardly here we have to utilize a SCH 40 PVC sleeve thru any exterior wall per Code.
   I seal the PVC with expanding course or Silicone caulk usually,around the exterior edge of the pvc and within to seal information technology.

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4. We too use a lot of 2" sch 40 pvc, silicone around line set up and mortar around pvc. Sometimes quarters are too tight and I prefer to make the pigsty equally pocket-size as possible and utilise a lot of silicone (pain in the butt to remove later but information technology seals nicely)

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6. Same

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7. I utilise mortar caulk, it looks meliorate and is cheaper than silicone.

   "If yous've eliminated all other possibilities whatsoever remains must be the truth."

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9. Don't think I've ever bothered taking a picture of the wall penetration. Gauge I'll try to remember adjacent fourth dimension I do an air conditioning.

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10. sealing effectually line sets

    I use dynaflex 230 black or grayness. Information technology stays pliable but forms a peachy bail with everything. Nifty for sealing line set up penetrations.

    I don't have annihilation better than this movie. The grey isn't my favorite, but it's all I had with me the day I gear up this condenser.
    

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12. In Washington nosotros are REQUIRED to utilise Titan boots now. Information technology looks really nice and it seals the penetration up well. Hither's a link:

    http://www.amazon.com/Titan-Outdoor-.../dp/B00F65T9OC

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13. Here's another movie of the dynaflex in use. I used black this time.
    

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15. On my mini split installs, I employ duct seal (the clay similar stuff) effectually the lineset, condensate line and cable, this is always inside the line hide and out of site. It stays pliable and can exist removed easily if need exist, information technology is easy to force around the tubes and wires. Gives a excellent seal.
    Never a trouble with it.

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17. Originally Posted by taylor2

    We also use a lot of two" sch xl pvc, silicone around line set and mortar effectually pvc. Sometimes quarters are besides tight and I prefer to make the hole as small as possible and use a lot of silicone (hurting in the butt to remove later only it seals nicely)

    Same here.

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18. I used the "mortar caulk" in matching color around a two" PVC sleeve, filled the inside with silicone.

    My electric current visitor uses ii tubes of clear silicone with a little chip of mulch or pine straw to seal up 'errything.

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19. 2 tubes on each chore? That sound excessive unless your using a 20 lb sledge to make the holes. 2 5/8 core flake in a rotary hammer or a couple smacks with a hammer through cake of you tin find the correct spot shouldn't take ii tubes to seal unless your filing the unabridged block.

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20. Nosotros employ 2 ane/two electrical PVC on new construction.

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21. Originally Posted past James Colver

    Nosotros call that device around hither "the Rhino Cock"(a doodle practice). Nosotros use them on certain jobs. But nigh of the time PVC pipe and sealed with caulk.

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22. Originally Posted by James Colver

    That's a whole new eyesore.

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23. I utilise Airex Products for protecting the edifice envelope - improves system functioning and indoor air quality- prevents against rodents, loftier energy loss and water penetration/ air leakage- also cleans upwardly the expanse nicely- absorbs mechanical vibration as well- bank check them out- i buy at my local HVAC stores nationwide- GOOGLE AIREX MANUFACTURING

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24. Either thumb glue or spray cream

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