There is nothing really special about the coolant. It is a mix of glycerine and ethylene glycol. The ethylene glycol works as a coolant and the glycerine aids in optical coupling and release of bubbles. Most suppliers sell it much cheaper than you can buy from the OEM. I doubt that you would find such a mixture at an auto parts dealer. As for the RTV sealer, I have used it and never have a problem. Just use a very thin layer so that the original gasket is assisted by the sealant and let is dry thoroughly before filling with coolant. The acid released when the sealant cures might interact with the coolant, but I doubt it. I just don't like to take chances. After the sealant cures thoroughly it no longer releases significant acid. While I generally agree with the recommendations to use OEM parts & supplies, I also believe that a good understanding of the materials and functional properties of the parts used often results in the ability to save time, increase profits, and assure a better repair. I am confident that my jobs where I reused a good gasket and used RTV sealant provides a better seal than would result with a new gasket and no sealant. Of course, if the gasket is damaged in any way, I would replace it... Leonard G. Caillouet Service Manager Electronics World Gainesville, FL 352-332-5608 352-332-5668 (fax) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Terry W Rittenberry" <terrys-tv@xxxxxxxx> To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Cc: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, May 30, 2002 9:47 AM Subject: [TechAssist] Re: CRT coolant?? > > You can buy it from many electronic parts company's. > I would not put any other except what is recommended. > Sometimes it is called coupling fluid. > > Terry > > Terry's TV Service > 4300 Wyoming Avenue > Nashville, Tennessee 37209 > 615-385-1174 > terrys-tv@xxxxxxxx > On Wed, 29 May 2002 17:08:35 -0400 Larry <schntv@xxxxxxxxxxxx> writes: > > > > What is the coolant in projection tube lens assy? > > I have heard that automotive parts stores carry it. > > and can I use RTV silicone sealant to seal gasket? > > Thank you, > > Larry > > > > -- > > Schneider TV & Electronic Inc. > > 5415 N. Wooster ave. > > Dover, Ohio 44622 www.geocities.com/schntv2000/ > > 330-343-0768 FCC. first class & Extra class K8WLY > > ------------------------------------------ > > To REMOVE your email address, click here: > > http://www.tech-assist.org/unsubb.html > > To CHANGE your email address, click here: > > http://www.tech-assist.org/change.html > > ------------------------------------------ > > ***NEW*** Tips Added Instantly!!!*** > > Submit Repair Tips here: > > http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/ > > > > ________________________________________________________________ > GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! > Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! > Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: > http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/. > ------------------------------------------ > To REMOVE your email address, click here: > http://www.tech-assist.org/unsubb.html > To CHANGE your email address, click here: > http://www.tech-assist.org/change.html > ------------------------------------------ > ***NEW*** Tips Added Instantly!!!*** > Submit Repair Tips here: > http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/ ------------------------------------------ To REMOVE your email address, click here: http://www.tech-assist.org/unsubb.html To CHANGE your email address, click here: http://www.tech-assist.org/change.html ------------------------------------------ ***NEW*** Tips Added Instantly!!!*** Submit Repair Tips here: http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/