Epoxy Putty

props · #1 09-22-2003, 04:26 AM

has anyone use this product for attaching frags?
ne input will help
thanks

the product is called Epoxy Putty by Oatey
supposedly dries in minutes @ for only 5 bucks u can pick it up @ home depot

=o)

props · #2 09-22-2003, 04:38 AM

just did some reading on the product and it states

"Cured epoxy putty is resistant to abrasion, resistant to a variety of chemicals. It provides excellent adhesion in both wet and dry applications and exhibits good electrical insulation properties. It contains no solvents and is non-hazardous when fully cured."
" Although dry surfaces are best for using the product, epox putty can be applied to wet surfaces- even underwater"

Canadian Man · #3 09-22-2003, 04:45 AM

I have alway's been curious about this stuff. It's 1/4 the price of the stuff that you buy in an aquarium shop and looks the same other than color. I have alway's never tried it incase it contained something that would harm my fish/corals. I too would like to know the answer.

zulu_principle · #4 09-22-2003, 04:48 AM

I would try it in a small aquarium to see if the ph changes in the water until it has fully cured before I decieded to put it in my aquarium. The pH seems to be the first sign that something is changing while its the product cures.

Then again, if a someone on the board has used it for sometime and had no ill effects I might try it as well.

Wendell

Jack · #5 09-23-2003, 12:02 AM

"non-hazardous when fully cured."

That's the part that would worry about, does that mean hazardous before it's cured?

Would be nice if there was a tester or someone who's used it... anyone?

kari · #6 09-23-2003, 01:36 AM

I'd bet the epoxy sold for aquarium use is "non-hazardous when fully cured" aswell. Just guessing though.

props · #7 09-23-2003, 01:40 AM

guess i'll be the sacrificial lamb

hope it works

Stretch · #8 09-23-2003, 01:58 AM

I've seen this stuff too i'd really like to know. i considered buying but i didn't know if it would be good for an aquarium. It would be nice if it is since it 1/4 of the price of the other stuff

Jack · #9 09-23-2003, 03:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kari

I'd bet the epoxy sold for aquarium use is "non-hazardous when fully cured" aswell. Just guessing though.

Bet you're right kari. I just can't be 100% either.

Stretch · #10 09-23-2003, 03:38 AM

one thread on RC, seems a few use it with only minor problems (skimmer reactions)

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...ht=Epoxy+Putty

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...ighlight=putty

The real thing that got me concerned about the stuff at my home depot, is it said steel filled which kind of scared me.