My dishwasher heater element is melting the tub. Will this stick to the plastic tub to protect from melting under the element? Is it waterproof?
1742249
It is not waterproof. I will stick to the plastic tub, but it may not protect from melting under the element.
2210540
It is meant to be used on a porcelain coated surface such as a stove or washer or dryer. If your tub or sink has this kind of surface, I think that it would work for you. I don't think that is meant to work on plastic surfaces.
1366598
That depends on the whirlpool tub material: it can be stainless steel, polyblend plastic or fiberglass. The Goop has a consistency of watery oatmeal and will slide down vertical surfaces unless you keep brushing it up until it dries, a very difficult task. In order to get it to stick you have to prep the tub material. It should be lightly roughened with a fine emery cloth and cleaned with acetone or a solvent that will not harm your tub material. I have not had luck patching a polyblend surface with Goop. Well roughened fiberglass, aluminium & wood is what I have had good success. Good luck!
1904825
It worked fine on the water line to my RV in 0 degree temp. I used pipe insulation over the water line & heat tape to keep everything clean. I did nothing else special.
1163201
Yes it is dishwasher safe. I put it in the top rack i'm not sure if that is necessary but I don't want to risk the heat element melting something
278940
Same as any other. I soak ours. I have not seen any layering or peeling. Yes dish washer safe.
1818644
I only use a ceramic mugs. The heating element gets pretty hot, so I personally would not use a plastic container. I don't know what the ramifications are of having a metal heating element come in contact with a metal container, but there is the possibility of the metal getting hot and causing the housing to heat up, thus causing damage. I would stick to using a container that does not melt or conduct electricity. I hope my ramblings help. Be safe!
1288830
I was told by the company years ago and they recommended that you fill your tub with hot water and let it set for a little while and then it will peel off while under the hot water. You may need to wear rubber gloves so as not to burn your hands.
2153883
I would put it in my dishwasher only if you can turn the heat dry cycle at the end off. I have had even "dishwasher safe" plastics distort or melt using that dry cycle.
1411110
The heater tape itself is relatively waterproof but the connector plug must be kept dry. I would place some insulating material between the duct tape and the heating strip......
505829
I actually needed to return this cover because it did not stick to my dishwasher.. you will want to make sure that your dishwasher is magnetic.. I would contact the seller to see if this will work. I'm so sorry I wish I could help you more. I was not happy with this item at all... Good luck!
1144964
We've never had problems with dishwashing, but our dishwasher doesn't have a heating element directly beneath the lower rack. Our concern was all about the aggressive nature of the dishwasher detergent we use when combined with the sanitizing hot water during a normal wash cycle. Cosmetically our Nordic Ware has held up fairly well.
360147
I would use only heat proof. The unit gets pretty hot. Melted plastic is not fun believe me.
1157389
NO - this is permanent, it adheres very well, no water can get underneath and that is why I purchased it. The tenants had scrubbed the bath so much it was rusting. I could bleach the rust, but it would come back in about 3 or 4 showers and current tenant complained. This adhered firmly to the bottom of the tub and all washing / scrubbing will not remove it. It is great for a PERMANENT repair.
1992412
I don't know because we used it on a porcelain covered steel tub. However, the walls were a composite fiberglass sheeting and so far it is sticking to both very well. Even if it gives me 3 years its worth it -- for so little cost I would replace it in a minute. If you are going to install it, wash down the area with a liquid cleaner, then wipe it with alcohol. It needs to be absolutely clean for the product to stick.
159436
I don't recall if the instruction sheet addressed this, but I would be wary of exposing the board to the heat cycles of a dishwasher -- there's a chance the board might crack. Also, the board has small rubber feet, and I doubt if the rubber feet would survive in the dishwasher. It seems to me that using surface cleaning with a sponge or dish scrubber and some dishwashing detergent does an adequate job of cleaning.
1439177
I would be hesitant to put the tubing in a dishwasher. It may get hung up in the spray bar. The remainder is safe.Wes