Plumbing putty has been around for a couple of decades and is available in most hardware stores. It hardens to a waterproof seal.
> Plumbing putty
Plumbing putty doesn't harden, it's calcium carbonate, petroleum grease, and silica. The hardening stuff is Plumber's Epoxy aka WaterWeld,et. al.
Re:The rise and fall of Sugru
by newnewpdro on Tuesday June 12, 2018 @07:53PM
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Plumber's epoxy putty has been recommended in a number of sailing/cruising "must-have" lists I've read over the years, which has earned it an entry in my (yet-to-be-exercised) provisions list.
Thank you!
I agree entirely. It's the achilles heel of an otherwise brilliant product. Sugru is something I would occasionally need and benefit from, however keeping some on hand is not possible.
Re:The rise and fall of Sugru
by jonhendry18 on Tuesday June 12, 2018 @02:02PM
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Keep it in the fridge, lasts a lot longer that way.
Sugru is the type if product I want to throw in my toolbox for when I need it, because when I need it I NEED it. But instead I have to buy it online, takes 3 days to arrive, and by that time I've already used duct tape and moved on.
It is a good idea and a great product, but the short shelf life is a huge problem.