New asbestos sealing strip in 'Bully' charcoal heater...

[CaptainHogwash]

New asbestos sealing strip in \'Bully\' charcoal heater...

Well I just lifted the cover on the Bully charcoal heater on my 'new' old boat, and clouds of fibres flew everywhere from the asbestos cord strip used as a sealing mechanism round the top - which is looking generally knackered with various bits missing or abraded. I tried not to breathe in for a while as the dust settled...

So is there a safer material I can substitute for asbestos cord as the seal clearly needs replacing? Or where do I get another bit of the old stuff if not?

Thanks!

 

[Eventide26]

Re: New asbestos sealing strip in \'Bully\' charcoal heater...

These people might have something of use
http://www.hodgsonsealants.com/products/fire-resistant-products.php
or
http://www.adlinsulflex.com/high-temp-rope

 

[Eygthene]

Re: New asbestos sealing strip in \'Bully\' charcoal heater...

I don't think you will be able to get asbestos any more, due to Health & Safety issues. You will get the modern white heat-resisting "rope" for flue seals from a distributor of woodburning stoves in your area.

 

[Forbsie]

Re: New asbestos sealing strip in \'Bully\' charcoal heater...

If you can't find anywhere closer, give Uxbridge Boat Centre a call on 01895 252019. They'll post some out to you. Fibreglass rope is used nowadays and you need to get the right size. You should check the other seals in case you need different sizes.

 

[CaptainHogwash]

Re: New asbestos sealing strip in \'Bully\' charcoal heater...

Marvellous - thanks chaps!

 

[StugeronSteve]

Re: New asbestos sealing strip in \'Bully\' charcoal heater...

If you are struggling PM me and I will have a look to see if we have any off cuts in the appropriate size. As pointed out above, it will be HT glass rope that you want.