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Default i built a slot ported box and it has a few leaks is that ok?

the leaks are between the port wall and the center divider so its not
a super big deal right?
or wrong and if i silicone all the seams of the box on the outside is
that going to seal up any
small leaks i may have or should i use a fiberglass resin and cloth
kit to seal all my exterior seams?
any help would be greatly appreciated
thanks
Mike

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On Feb 11, 3:31 pm, "Master Of Evil"
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the leaks are between the port wall and the center divider so its not
a super big deal right?


All leaks are a big deal.

or wrong and if i silicone all the seams of the box on the outside is
that going to seal up any small leaks i may have...


If it works in aquariums and bathrooms, it'll certainly work in your
subwoofer enclosure. Seal your joints with silicone caulk and make
sure it has a chance to completely cure-up before putting your
subwoofer back in there. And whatever you do, don't stick your head
into the box during the curing process (http://mobile.jlaudio.com/
support_pages.php?page_id=164).

...or should i use a fiberglass resin and cloth
kit to seal all my exterior seams?


This is a like using a nuclear-powered sledge hammer to kill ants.
It's way overkill and way toxic. Stick with the silicone caulk; as far
as I know, acetic acid (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acetic_acid) is
non-carcinogenic (it won't give you cancer) like the ingredients in
fiberglass resin (and the fibers themselves) will.

any help would be greatly appreciated


Just keep it sane.

-dan

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Pay someone to do (build you a box) it right.


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On Feb 11, 4:29 pm, "D.Kreft" wrote:
On Feb 11, 3:31 pm, "Master Of Evil"
wrote:

the leaks are between the port wall and the center divider so its not
a super big deal right?


All leaks are a big deal.

or wrong and if i silicone all the seams of the box on the outside is
that going to seal up any small leaks i may have...


If it works in aquariums and bathrooms, it'll certainly work in your
subwoofer enclosure. Seal your joints with silicone caulk and make
sure it has a chance to completely cure-up before putting your
subwoofer back in there. And whatever you do, don't stick your head
into the box during the curing process (http://mobile.jlaudio.com/
support_pages.php?page_id=164).

...or should i use a fiberglass resin and cloth
kit to seal all my exterior seams?


This is a like using a nuclear-powered sledge hammer to kill ants.
It's way overkill and way toxic. Stick with the silicone caulk; as far
as I know, acetic acid (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acetic_acid) is
non-carcinogenic (it won't give you cancer) like the ingredients in
fiberglass resin (and the fibers themselves) will.

any help would be greatly appreciated


Just keep it sane.

-dan


thanks dan
this box is housing a pair of MA AUDIO HK12X2's and i need it to hold
up
they are being powered by a MA AUDIO HK801SX amp @ 1 ohm hehehe
im gonna go deaf lol
thanks again
Mike
and to 95 honda if i had the money i still wouldnt have had someone
else build my box
price a 6.5 cube slot ported box and see what it will cost ya

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