{"product_id":"7-8-bulb-1-inch-flat-tadpole-gasket-sold-by-foot","title":"Tadpole Gasket – 7\/8\" Bulb x 1\" Flat x 1-7\/8\" Overall – Sold by Foot","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Hearth Woven Tadpole Gasket – 7\/8\" Bulb x 1\" Flat x 1-7\/8\" Overall – Graphite Fiberglass with PSA – Sold by the Running Foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRestore a proper high-temperature seal with this \u003cstrong\u003eTotal Hearth Woven Tadpole Gasket\u003c\/strong\u003e. Designed for compatible stove, fireplace, insert, door, glass, equipment, and other high-temperature sealing applications, this specialty gasket features a \u003cstrong\u003e15PWM 4W woven tadpole construction\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe profile combines an approximately \u003cstrong\u003e7\/8\" compressible woven bulb with a 1\" flat mounting section for an overall width of approximately 1-7\/8\"\u003c\/strong\u003e. Graphite-treated fiberglass construction provides durability in demanding high-temperature environments, while the \u003cstrong\u003epressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) backing\u003c\/strong\u003e helps hold and position the gasket during installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this gasket is \u003cstrong\u003esold by the running foot\u003c\/strong\u003e, you can purchase exactly the amount required for your repair, restoration, or fabrication project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMPORTANT – SOLD BY THE RUNNING FOOT:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis gasket is sold by the individual running foot. Enter the quantity based on the total number of feet required.\u003cbr\u003e• Quantity 1 = 1 foot\u003cbr\u003e• Quantity 2 = 2 continuous feet\u003cbr\u003e• Quantity 3 = 3 continuous feet\u003cbr\u003e• Quantity 5 = 5 continuous feet\u003cbr\u003e• Quantity 10 = 10 continuous feet\u003cbr\u003e• Quantity 15 = 15 continuous feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhenever possible, multiple feet ordered will be supplied as \u003cstrong\u003eone continuous length\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than individual 1-foot sections. Measure the complete gasket path before ordering and consider allowing a small amount of additional material for trimming and final fitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Generic High-Temperature Tadpole Gasket – Suitable for a variety of compatible sealing applications\u003cbr\u003e• 15PWM Profile – Specialty woven tadpole gasket construction\u003cbr\u003e• 4W Woven Fiberglass – Flexible woven construction designed for demanding applications\u003cbr\u003e• 7\/8\" Compressible Bulb – Large woven bulb provides the primary sealing surface\u003cbr\u003e• 1\" Flat Mounting Section – Provides a wide attachment and positioning surface\u003cbr\u003e• 1-7\/8\" Overall Width – Complete gasket profile measures approximately 1-7\/8\"\u003cbr\u003e• Graphite Treated – Durable graphite fiberglass construction\u003cbr\u003e• PSA Backing – Helps position and hold the gasket during installation\u003cbr\u003e• Sold by the Running Foot – Purchase only the length required\u003cbr\u003e• Continuous Length – Multiple feet supplied continuously whenever possible\u003cbr\u003e• Total Hearth House Brand – Quality replacement gasket material for repair and fabrication applications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Brand: Total Hearth\u003cbr\u003e• Product Type: High-temperature tadpole gasket\u003cbr\u003e• Gasket Style: Woven bulb-and-tail \/ tadpole gasket\u003cbr\u003e• Profile: 15PWM\u003cbr\u003e• Construction: 4W woven tadpole\u003cbr\u003e• Bulb Diameter: Approximately 7\/8\"\u003cbr\u003e• Flat Section: Approximately 1\"\u003cbr\u003e• Overall Width: Approximately 1-7\/8\"\u003cbr\u003e• Material: Fiberglass\u003cbr\u003e• Finish: Graphite treated\u003cbr\u003e• Backing: Pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA)\u003cbr\u003e• Length: Sold by the running foot\u003cbr\u003e• Quantity: 1 quantity = 1 running foot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Applications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Fireplace doors\u003cbr\u003e• Stove doors\u003cbr\u003e• Fireplace inserts\u003cbr\u003e• Glass assemblies\u003cbr\u003e• Heating appliance doors\u003cbr\u003e• Access panels\u003cbr\u003e• High-temperature equipment\u003cbr\u003e• Custom fabrication projects\u003cbr\u003e• Other applications requiring a compatible 7\/8\" bulb x 1\" flat woven tadpole gasket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Order:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEnter the total number of feet required as your order quantity. For example, if your application requires 8 feet, enter a quantity of \u003cstrong\u003e8\u003c\/strong\u003e. You will receive approximately \u003cstrong\u003e8 continuous feet\u003c\/strong\u003e whenever possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are replacing gasket material on multiple doors, panels, or sealing surfaces, measure each gasket path and add the measurements together before determining your order quantity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003egeneric Total Hearth replacement gasket\u003c\/strong\u003e and is not manufactured specifically for one appliance brand or model. Carefully compare your existing gasket or application with the approximately \u003cstrong\u003e7\/8\" bulb, 1\" flat section, 1-7\/8\" overall width, woven construction, graphite finish, and PSA backing\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not select a replacement based on overall width alone. Bulb diameter, flat width, profile, mounting orientation, available gap, and required compression should all be considered when determining compatibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Woven Tadpole Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnlike conventional round rope or flat gasket tape, a tadpole gasket combines a \u003cstrong\u003ecompressible woven bulb with a flat mounting tail\u003c\/strong\u003e. This provides a compressible sealing surface along with a convenient mounting area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn this gasket, the approximately \u003cstrong\u003e7\/8\" woven bulb\u003c\/strong\u003e provides the primary sealing section while the approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1\" flat section\u003c\/strong\u003e provides the mounting area. 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Clean old adhesive, dirt, grease, soot, and debris from the mounting area and allow the surface to dry completely before installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PSA is primarily intended to assist with gasket positioning. 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