NEED TO SEAL TANK ASAP NEED HELP
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Topic: NEED TO SEAL TANK ASAP NEED HELP
Posted By: Jeremyw
Subject: NEED TO SEAL TANK ASAP NEED HELP
Date Posted: March 20 2011 at 4:56pm
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Where to get the best brand? IN UT county if possible? And anyone good at doing it that can do it tomorrow? ------------- Next meeting: |
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Posted By: Adam Blundell
Date Posted: March 20 2011 at 5:01pm
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When I need to be really sure... I buy the actual All Glass Aquarium silicone from the pet store. And it is super easy if this is a glass tank that is empty. you can smear it along the bottom super thick and smooth it out with your finger. It's way easy. And once you buy the silicone and open it... hey it's open so go ahead and use it. Seriously, put that stuff in there super thick, you'll never see it again. Adam ------------- Come to a meeting, they�re fun! |
Posted By: BobC63
Date Posted: March 20 2011 at 7:03pm
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I'm sure Aquatica will carry it
They open at 11 tomorrow ------------- - My Current Tank: 65g Starfire (sitting empty for 2+ years) - * Marine & Reef tanks since 1977 * |
Posted By: DLindquist
Date Posted: March 20 2011 at 7:50pm
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When I built my custom sump about 6 years ago, I used DAP Aquarium Sealant 100% Silicone. You can find this at Home Depot and maybe even Lowe's. ------------- A government strong enough to give you everything you want, is powerful enough to take everything you have. |
Posted By: tcfab
Date Posted: March 20 2011 at 7:52pm
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Like Adam said the All Glass brand of silicone works well, if you can't find it you can buy 100% silicone from Home Depot or Lowes. Look for GE silicone I (not II). These two will work well for redoing the INSIDE bead don't use it for the main seam between the glass panels, its not strong enough for that. ------------- Need custom acrylic work? give me a call, www.Elite-Aquatics.net (801)645-6386 |
Posted By: TSUNAMI
Date Posted: March 26 2011 at 8:51am
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A little trick i like to use on the visible seals: run masking tape on either side of the joint about 1/4 to 3/8 away from the joint, then run a bead, as soon as you run the bead smear it with your finger then remove tape...looks factory when finished. @tcfab, What type of silicone is used for the primary seal during assembly? Thanks, Dustin
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Posted By: tcfab
Date Posted: March 26 2011 at 8:57am
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Momentive RTV 103 or 108 available at Grainger. VERY strong stuff, it has a much stronger psi rating then standard silicone from lowes or home depot. ------------- Need custom acrylic work? give me a call, www.Elite-Aquatics.net (801)645-6386 |
Posted By: TSUNAMI
Date Posted: March 26 2011 at 8:59am
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Thanks for the info :) ------------- 135 Reef Vortech mp40w & mp60 40 SPS w Maxspect-Ps & MP10w http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=56288&title=new-220-build" rel="nofollow - 220 Build in progress :) |
Posted By: Mark Peterson
Date Posted: March 26 2011 at 10:59am
FYI, I was looking for some the other day and found that DAP has re-labled it as "Household Adhesive Sealant - 100% silicone - aquarium safe" The tube still has the familiar aqua-blue color.  ------------- Reefkeeping Tips, & quick, easy setup tricks: www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9244 Pay it forward - become a paid WMAS member 
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