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How much heat can silicone couplers handle?

Old 05-28-2013, 01:23 PM
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Default How much heat can silicone couplers handle?

I was wondering what most couplers are rated at and if anyone has ever melted or burned up one from too much heat from the turbo?
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At least 400 degrees. That's how hot my silicone bakeware gets in the oven.



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