Eternabond around roof A/C opening

[MDC]

I am swapping out my AC unit and was thinking about using eterna bond tape around the opening in the roof before I install the new unit. Wondering if the overlapping joints would cause the AC gasket to not seal at those joints. Any experience is appreciated.

[gunafulltime]

Originally Posted by MDC

I am swapping out my AC unit and was thinking about using eterna bond tape around the opening in the roof before I install the new unit. Wondering if the overlapping joints would cause the AC gasket to not seal at those joints. Any experience is appreciated.

I applied Eternabond to our last two units. I did the full perimeter of the roof and the slide out roof. I don't think I'll use it around the equipment and vents. I do not want to remove it (when something fails, gets damaged, or wears out). I really like the Eternabond caulk, too! I use it instead of Dicor. It is much more durable. When I do an AC, I won't use Eternabond around it. I think you can, but you will be in for a big job when the time comes to remove it. It is great stuff!

[MDC]

Just want to put it around the opening before I reinstall the new ac not around the roof and gasket after installed. Just concerned about the over lapping joints and the gasket sealing over those

[gunafulltime]

Originally Posted by MDC

Just want to put it around the opening before I reinstall the new ac not around the roof and gasket after installed. Just concerned about the over lapping joints and the gasket sealing over those

Ok. You are considering using it around the perimeter of the AC opening in the roof before you set the AC. Is that correct?

[Grumpy]

I would not use it there. The surface of the tape is shiny and I don't think the a/c seal ring would seat correctly.

What are you trying to accomplish? There are no joints around the a/c opening that need to be sealed before installing the a/c

[Marcm157]

I agree with Grumpy. I believe it would affect the seal created by the AC gasket....

[MDC]

Originally Posted by Grumpy

I would not use it there. The surface of the tape is shiny and I don't think the a/c seal ring would seat correctly.

What are you trying to accomplish? There are no joints around the a/c opening that need to be sealed before installing the a/c

There was a roof vent installed previously and I wanted to make sure the old screw holes are sealed

[MDC]

Yes

[Grumpy]

Originally Posted by MDC

There was a roof vent installed previously and I wanted to make sure the old screw holes are sealed

Installed numerous a/c's after removing the vent and never had any issues. The gasket should be wide enough to extend beyond the screw holes.

[MDC]

Originally Posted by gunafulltime

Ok. You are considering using it around the perimeter of the AC opening in the roof before you set the AC. Is that correct?

Yes. Applying to top perimeter before I install the new ac unit. I added a second ac unit. The opening is in the bedroom. My trailer only came with one ac. I am putting in a second one. The opening was factory prepped for a ducted ac unit. Originally had a ceiling vent. I am concerned about sealing where the ceiling vent screws were.

[gunafulltime]

Originally Posted by MDC

Yes. Applying to top perimeter before I install the new ac unit. I added a second ac unit. The opening is in the bedroom. My trailer only came with one ac. I am putting in a second one. The opening was factory prepped for a ducted ac unit. Originally had a ceiling vent. I am concerned about sealing where the ceiling vent screws were.

10-4.
I would not use the tape for this application. As others said, the roof membrane's surface is a better seal between the gasket and the a/c frame. I would stick with the "stock" application of the a/c installation.

Even though I know the gasket will likely cover them, the holes would bother me, too. I would fill them with Eternabond caulk. They actually sell a small tube that would be perfect for this. Fill them as well as you can. Use your finger to press the caulk into the holes. Smooth off the excess to eliminate raised caulk that could interfere with the seal. I did something similar when I installed the Winegard ConnecT 2.0.

Full disclosure, I am an over-kill guy when it comes to sealing my unit.

[Buzzsaw]

MDC
If you don't mind me asking what unit are you putting in (make and model)
I'm thinking of putting one in my self
Thanks

[Gruby1]

Originally Posted by MDC

I am swapping out my AC unit and was thinking about using eterna bond tape around the opening in the roof before I install the new unit. Wondering if the overlapping joints would cause the AC gasket to not seal at those joints. Any experience is appreciated.

I did exactly what your talking about when I installed my 2nd AC. Small tear in membrane when I removed the vent. Installed tape around perimeter of opening, no problems, no leaks.

[JimHanus]

Did our roof that way. It hasn't changed or lifted in several years so far.



It didn't need it, I just liked the idea of extra protection.
I check it once a year just to be careful.

[Grumpy]

Originally Posted by JimHanus

Did our roof that way. It hasn't changed or lifted in several years so far.



It didn't need it, I just liked the idea of extra protection.
I check it once a year just to be careful.

He's talking about "under" the air-conditioner gasket. What you did is the perfect way to be pro active against leaks.

[Onyrlef]

Originally Posted by Grumpy

Installed numerous a/c's after removing the vent and never had any issues. The gasket should be wide enough to extend beyond the screw holes.

What did you do about the amperage limitations when you installed the second A/C. Were you already 50 amp?

[MDC]

Originally Posted by Buzzsaw

MDC
If you don't mind me asking what unit are you putting in (make and model)
I'm thinking of putting one in my self
Thanks

I installed the same model I had as the original. Coleman Mach 8. It took me about 2 years to find one. 15k heatpump.

[Grumpy]

Originally Posted by Onyrlef

What did you do about the amperage limitations when you installed the second A/C. Were you already 50 amp?

The ones I did were on units without a/c originally, however several on JOF have put them on 30 amp units and just ran a separate power cord so they could plug into the 20 amp in the pedestal.

[Onyrlef]

Originally Posted by Grumpy

The ones I did were on units without a/c originally, however several on JOF have put them on 30 amp units and just ran a separate power cord so they could plug into the 20 amp in the pedestal.

Thanks, mulling over adding a 2nd non-ducted rooftop or a mini-split on the rear wall to Alante 31L. Not sure If the Alante is wired for a second A/C where the bedroom vent is , but regardless I'd have to either change out the distribution panel to up it to 50 amp or run a separate pigtail. I'm thinking I could run two 30's off the 50 amp park service with an inline 20 amp breaker on the secondary 30 amp leg. There is such an animal as a 50 amp male which splits into two 30 amp females.