[MaryContrary]

Hi all this is my first post. I have a set of the wide/large domes I have been using for 2 weeks. Not much to see yet but I'm hopeful. I started with the Smartbox but went to the airlock when I decided the Smartbox didn't have enough suction. After reading the posts here about the silicone rim rolling under and separating from the hard plastic domes when too much suction was applied caused me to worry that I would do the same to my set. I discussed this with my husband and we think we can solve the problem but it involves removing the old Brava rims and making some new ones. He says that there is some very soft silicone (about the same as the Brava) that could be used instead. This would be fully cured silicone that would not tear. A mold would need to be made using a old Brava dome and then the silicone would be poured in and allowed to set. There is also the possibility of using 2 or three different hardness of silicone which may make the roll under problem go away. I don't want to tear apart my very new domes to do this but would like to experiment. Does anybody have any domes which are beyond use? I would like to get some with bad rims them remove the old and try experimenting with the new silicone. I will be willing to pay the shipping. If this works maybe we could make up some for somebody else to try. This may be pie in the sky and will become a big mess but I want to try anyway as my husband says it is very possible. If any one is willing to help let me know and we can PM about it. Thanks in advance.

Mary Contrary