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Bart Hull wrote:
I'm using Hetron 922 Vinylester in the construction of my Tango II (similar to Glasair IIFG). This resin is fire resistant and self
extinguishing. In fact when you read the manufacturers spec list, this particular resin is certified for watercraft up to XX ft. (I forget
how long) by Lloyds of London to be insurable because of its properties.
As far as heat, I've tried a sample with flame (outside with my organic chemical mask on) and it would not light. (Using a normal lighter)
and I tried as suggested by a LML list member to remove some of the stuff with a heat gun and a scraper with no luck. No softening, no
burning, nothing.
My gel coat is made using the same resin. (The test piece was gel coated white, probably 8 x 10" and 4 or more plies thick.) I did this test
after seeing the tail of a Glasair being burned off due to a lightening strike.
Just FYI.
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Bart D. Hull
bdhull@inficad.com
Check http://www.inficad.com/~bdhull/Subaru.html for my Subaru Engine Conversion
Check http://www.inficad.com/~bdhull/tangoII.html for Tango II I'm building.
Skip Slater wrote:
If my memory serves me, Lancair had a sales video back when I was buying my
kit that showed a torch being held up to some E-glass and it wasn't burning.
I was told that glass that used vinlyester or gelcoat will burn., but not E
glass with the resins we use.
Skip Slater
N540ES
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