ScubaJimbo
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Duckbill eliminator.

Thu Sep 19, 2019 1:18 pm

What holds it in place? Just the friction fit into the horn?

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Herman
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Re: Duckbill eliminator.

Thu Sep 19, 2019 4:05 pm

It is "glued" in with silicone sealant. I use clear or black.
More specifically, you place a small bead around the end of the DBE and a small amount behind the valve then insert it into the horn at a slight angle until it seats then lower it onto the can. I wipe off any excess that extrudes from around the horn. Allow it to set up at least over night, a couple of days is better.
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Re: Duckbill eliminator.

Thu Sep 19, 2019 4:50 pm

Herman wrote:
Thu Sep 19, 2019 4:05 pm
It is "glued" in with silicone sealant. I use clear or black.
More specifically, you place a small bead around the end of the DBE and a small amount behind the valve then insert it into the horn at a slight angle until it seats then lower it onto the can. I wipe off any excess that extrudes from around the horn. Allow it to set up at least over night, a couple of days is better.
Makes sense!
Thanks so much!

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Re: Duckbill eliminator.

Fri Sep 20, 2019 6:35 am

There is also a recommendation to put a dab on the back side of the "head", and adhere it to the can.
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Re: Duckbill eliminator.

Fri Sep 20, 2019 11:08 am

rhwestfall wrote:
Fri Sep 20, 2019 6:35 am
There is also a recommendation to put a dab on the back side of the "head", and adhere it to the can.
I realized I might not have been clear on the second place to put the silicone. As he says, it's between the back of the DBE and the top can. NOT inside of the DBE as my post might have suggested.
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Re: Duckbill eliminator.

Fri Sep 20, 2019 11:35 am

For a more permanent installation use 3M 5200 marine sealant.
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Re: Duckbill eliminator.

Fri Sep 20, 2019 7:01 pm

captain wrote:
Fri Sep 20, 2019 11:35 am
For a more permanent installation use 3M 5200 marine sealant.
How tough is it to get off later if desired?
The older I get the better I was.

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Re: Duckbill eliminator.

Sat Sep 21, 2019 10:48 am

Not impossible but tough. Here are some methods, but some may end up damaging the DBE.
I see no need to ever remove the DBE so it is what I used.

https://www.boatingmag.com/marine-solve ... ving-5200/
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Re: Duckbill eliminator.

Sat Sep 21, 2019 3:19 pm

I wish there was a Duckbill Eliminator that would take the old crusty duckbill out of the horn :D

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Re: Duckbill eliminator.

Sat Sep 21, 2019 4:45 pm

ScubaJimbo wrote:
Sat Sep 21, 2019 3:19 pm
I wish there was a Duckbill Eliminator that would take the old crusty duckbill out of the horn :D
Soak overnight in denatured alcohol. Works amazingly. M
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