Gasket material. This should be ok? Shadow overflow box

[FishPersonFL]

Hi.
i found this runber sheet to cut to make a gasket. Im hoping this works. I guess best way to cut is carefully with scossors (?). I blade im thinking id more easily make a mistake.

 

[T-J]

What kind of rubber is it? Are you sure it won't leech anything into the water?
Personally, I'd either just buy a new bulkhead with gasket or jump on Amazon and buy a gasket.
Peace of mind > saving a few bucks.

 

[FishPersonFL]

I dont konw the type. I have a post asking where to get gaskets, they are not eashy to find. here's that post.. looking for gasket.

Where to get better gaskets for Shadow overflow?

Hi My Shadow is leaking via the outside box no matter what I do. I just clipped the drain pipes to the stand, so the box is supported however much the clips can do. I used different gaskets from a spare /new shadow. Still the tiny leak. I seen in another post where the person used other...

www.reef2reef.com

 

[Skynyrd Fish]

shadow-overflow-replacement-gasket-kit

Check this out. Also call them to problem solve your leak.

 

[FishPersonFL]

shadow-overflow-replacement-gasket-kit

Check this out. Also call them to problem solve your leak.

I used the original that came with the overflow and spare shadow gaskets.. I have 8 total from an extra shadow. theya re not workign.. I was going to call if this gasket material I havfe now doesnt work
I'm also trying to find out the materials in the rubber gasket sheet I have now
EdiT, i probably will call .. might as well, possibly they do have a simple fix and I dont even need to use the gasket sheet.. call wont hurt