Unglued Collection Cup

Werbo · #1 10-01-2009, 04:10 AM

Help - The collection cup on my Euro-Reef came unglued. It came unglued at the bottom and the 8inch cylinder has come completely off the base.

I am assuming this is acrylic. This has to be a complete seal as it must hold the waste collected.

Question is what to use to reseal it?
Crazy Glue or Gel?
GE Type I Silicion?
Special Acrylic Glue?

Thanks. TW

plutoniumJoe · #2 10-01-2009, 04:17 AM

I wold use Weld-on solvent cement. The silicone would get funky after a while and be less permanent.

fkshiu · #3 10-01-2009, 04:41 AM

Yep. You've got to use Weld-On. You'll find it at plastic places like Industrial Plastics & Paint.

Werbo · #4 10-01-2009, 03:26 PM

Does Weldon come in a small tube? Similar to toothpaste?
Or do I use the same can/brush as for plumbing?

04scoobysti · #5 10-01-2009, 04:45 PM

It comes in a small tube with a narrow tip, very easy to use.

Werbo · #6 10-01-2009, 09:15 PM

This is what Industrial Plastics gave me:

http://www.tapplastics.com/shop/product.php?pid=132

Is this the right stuff for saltwater reef application?

Thanks, TW

Mrfish55 · #7 10-01-2009, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tyler Werbowski

This is what Industrial Plastics gave me:

http://www.tapplastics.com/shop/product.php?pid=132

Is this the right stuff for saltwater reef application?

Thanks, TW

Thats the stuff you need, give it 12-24hrs dry time before putting back into service.