On Feb 26, 8:32 am, wrote:
I'm re-rigging my boat and re-using the Stalok terminals that have
been in use for 19 years. I put them new when I re-rigged it 19 years
ago. The instructions say to put a grape-sized lump of silicone
sealant in the terminal "base" when assembling the terminal so as to
keep water out.

Well, I did that and it kept the interior almost dry - but the
silicone acts like an adhesive and makes the "wedged" wire really
really hard to get out of the wedge shaped cavity in the body.

So, I wondering about some long-term sealer-filler that not an
adhesive. I've gotten 8 of 8 apart so far, but don't want to go thru
this again.

Maybe Dolfinite (it shrinks). Ideally something that expands when it
cures, is rubbery, not UV bothered, and zero adhesion to s/s.

Suggestions?

"Secomastic compound is a general purpose, oil based joint sealant,
possessing excellent adhesion and durability. The body of the sealant
remains flexible under a paintable skin which forms within 24 to 48
hours dependent on weather conditions. Secomastic maintains a
weathertight seal whilst accommodating the limited movements
associated with the recommended applications. Secomastic is suitable
for general pointing, bedding and joint sealing up to 20 mm wide.

Sizes: 400ml Colours: Black, Brown, Fawn, Grey, White"

Even after 20 years in sunlight, remove the thin skin and it still
sticks like new, we are using it since 40 years on mainly metal
roofings, I since 20 years on my sailboat, great is it never cures
below the skin, but can not be used as a glue (like silicone or some
polymers)

Henry