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

[Master Of Evil]

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

[D.Kreft]

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

[95Honda]

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


--
95Honda

[Master Of Evil]

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