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Old 04-28-2012, 06:43 AM
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From what I've read about it, I don't think that silicone or any "sealer in a tube" would stop high vacuum leaks: the force involved is tremendous. Others have tried to seal I believe using a special glass melted at the joint, probably not possible in a home workshop.
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