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Red Devil 0841DX F-Seal 181 Fiber Reinforced Water Based Duct Sealant, 1 Gallon, Gray Red Devil 0841DX F-Seal 181 Fiber Reinforced Water Based Duct Sealant, 1 Gallon, Gray Red Devil 0841DX F-Seal 181 Fiber Reinforced Water Based Duct Sealant, 1 Gallon, Gray

Red Devil 0841DX F-Seal 181 Fiber Reinforced Water Based Duct Sealant, 1 Gallon, Gray

Red Devil 0841DX F-Seal 181 Fiber Reinforced Water Based Duct Sealant, 1 Gallon, Gray Red Devil 0841DX F-Seal 181 Fiber Reinforced Water Based Duct Sealant, 1 Gallon, Gray Red Devil 0841DX F-Seal 181 Fiber Reinforced Water Based Duct Sealant, 1 Gallon, Gray
$ 23.79

Score By Feature

Based on 677 ratings
Giftable
8.95
Satisfaction
9.37
Packaging
9.31
Delivery
9.30

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Product Description

The fibers are strong and of high quality
Tested and certified to UL 181 a-m & b-m
HVAC ducts of all kinds can be covered with this coating
The property of being resistant to mildew
Exterior and interior

Questions & Answers

What does the "F" in your bucket look like? Is it a liquid (brushable) or is it ?

While it doesn't behave quite like a paste, it isn't liquid either and does not drip, so you can apply it thickly. My favorite part about this product is that it doesn't have much smell to it. A cheap chip brush was used to spread the paint.

My crawl space has all flex ductwork (insulated type) that has to be redone. What is the best sealant to use for my deck?

It is up to you which one to use. The F- would be best for what you are trying to do, but the F would be better The fibers in the seal make it waterproof.

Once I apply the A/C, how long do I need to wait before turning it on?

I would suggest waiting 24 hours before you post.

The product can be used on the vent pipe of a hot water heater?

The unit should not be installed on that because it is only designed to operate Thanks a lot.

Selected User Reviews For Red Devil 0841DX F-Seal 181 Fiber Reinforced Water Based Duct Sealant, 1 Gallon, Gray

As an example, I just had a new furnace installed and my furnace installer told me that I was wasting my time because any changes I made would be so insignificant that they would not make any difference
5/5

Type F is easily applied as they work, and one can see that the drafts no longer leak. The other dramatic improvement I made was in the thermostat, the "smart" thermostat is a significant step forward. As a result, my smart thermostat incorrectly guessed how long it would take to warm up the house, and it turned The first time it was turned on, it heated up the house excessively. My thermostat setting had to be dropped two degrees and I had to switch on my ceiling fans so that I could I should note that next day all was well. However, my point is that this improved how quickly and effectively the temperature in my house changes. There were very few steps to this home improvement project. It was worthwhile, simple to do, and had a very reasonable price tag. Because my basement is an unfinished space and 90% of the duct work is visible and readily accessible, it made this an extremely useful project for me.

Frank Bishop
Frank Bishop
| Aug 21, 2020
Make sure you block out a whole day to apply this, get yourself a cheap brush and bucket, and get started! It was cheaper than buying the same thing from the local big box home improvement store, so that was a major plus
5/5

The material is a dark grey mastic that is thick and sticky. The paint I used was applied to all of my ductwork that I had access to. I was able to solve the problem. My life may give me an opportunity to get more and seal more ductwork in the future. That's right, it's pretty It is messy to work with mastic. The best way to seal ducts is with silicone sealant. This will improve airflow in your HVAC and it does not come cheap, so wear dirty clothes and put aside an entire day for the labor. Taking on DIY tasks like this is kind of my thing. It wouldn't be worth the trouble to trust someone else to handle such a task since they may apply it too thin, not realize that you should apply a second layer after the first sets, or ignore the need to utilize tape to create a better bedding layer.

Arthur Wise
Arthur Wise
| Jun 21, 2021
I would have given this a 5-star rating, Sealing ductwork with this mastic is a good idea
4/5

I gave it Five Stars for the product. But I have to ask, how could they send a flimsy plastic bucket containing mastic through the mail without taping the lid shut and covering the box with bubble wrap so that it was protected from damage in transit? There was a squirt of liquid all over my duct fittings and box lid when I opened the package. My first choice would have been to send it back as soon as I got it for a replacement had I not needed it today.

Alexa Gibson
Alexa Gibson
| Jan 06, 2021
This is good
4/5

It was a good price for what I got when I redid my whole ductwork Old foil tape that had peeled off a long time ago let a lot of air escape from the conditioned space. I am still left with 1/4 of the bucket after I finished! I did not see or feel any fibers in there even though it says it is fiber reinforced. of the peanut butter is like a thick paint used with a cheap brush. plan to reuse your paint brush in the future, then drop it in water so that the mastic won't dry. Don't leave the mastic on the brush overnight since it will ruin it.

Ryker Rose
Ryker Rose
| Dec 31, 2020
However, this is a great product
5/5

It is an excellent product but beware that it may open during shipment as mine did. It was delivered to me damaged by a damaged container, which must have broken during the last part of the delivery. The container was not completely dry, so it may have broken in transit. My container turned out to be clean and re-sealed after I cleaned up the mess. In the same shipping box there were a few other items that got damaged, but nothing catastrophic. Considering returning for an exchange but truth be told, it wouldn't have been worth the hassle. This was probably an isolated incident, but do keep this possibility in mind.

Cameron Conner
Cameron Conner
| Aug 30, 2020
The product performed as described, and I noticed that mold had accumulated on all the joints on my heating and cooling system in the attic as a result of excess humidity in my spray ceilings
5/5

An insulated house made of foam. As well, I noted that the seals were cracked and leaking. I clean the mold off of the ducts using a brush and bleach, while wearing a mask and gloves, since only the outside and outside walls were affected. After that I used a 2" paint brush to brush this product on the joints and it did the job great! A small attic dehumidifier was installed in my attic, and the drain was connected to the furnace overflow pipe, so I never had.

Nataly Jackson
Nataly Jackson
| Jan 24, 2021
The seal on this product is excellent
5/5

The product was ordered, arrived quickly, and exactly It is used to seal up the metal duct work of homes. I had no trouble sealing it, it worked great. You can get excellent air flow heater or air conditioner. The air leak test was performed shortly after application and there was no leak detected. It's a product I'll buy again if I ever need to, and I recommend it. I noticed a significant reduction in run time on the unit, so I If heat and cool needs to be done simultaneously, this should be a time saver.

Molly Orozco
Molly Orozco
| Jan 26, 2021
I really like this! To date, I have sealed all the ducts in our house using about five buckets
5/5

My first chip brush was a chip brush, but I now avoid them by using my hands (with The ducts can already be installed, so it is easier to reach all of the hard-to-reach places.

Leighton Mack
Leighton Mack
| Jun 21, 2021

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