Glue and Sealant - Page 2

Troy F · #11 11-15-2002, 03:08 AM

Andrew, I knew you'd take that one apart, I was going to edit it. Like teabags in the ocean...it was weak. I'll try to do better but I'm not promising anything.

DJ88 · #12 11-15-2002, 05:10 AM

Did I hear somebody say Breast Implants?????

:shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:

Aquattro · #13 11-15-2002, 05:16 AM

Is that what it takes to get you pop into the old neighbourhood?

StirCrazy · #14 11-15-2002, 05:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJ88

Did I hear somebody say Breast Implants?????

:shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:

Hmmm is this how we wake you up? LOL

Steve

reefburnaby · #15 11-15-2002, 05:24 AM

PFisher,

PVC glues/solvent are fairly safe once they are fully cured. It takes about 48 hours to full cure and dry. PVC solvent actually dissolves PVC and when it dries...recements and fuses the PVC together. So, the solvent doesn't actually remain in the PVC...it actually dissappates in to the air. The remaining work is fused PVC.

Other glues such as silicone sealant, ABS, epoxy and super glue are good for marine use. Silicone comes in many flavours including pure silicone and bacteria resistant versions. The bacteria resistant version (i.e. kitchen and bathroom version) is probably not the type you want, so I would go with the 99% pure ones. The die in silicone is harmless.

As for pump for a 24" X 3", a Maxijet 600/900 should do the job. The smaller pump should ensure that a good air/water mixture is inside the skimmer. So, I would try those first and add an airstone if there isn't enough air for skimming.

- Victor.

PFisher · #16 11-15-2002, 03:01 PM

Wow, this thread got some serious activity.

That is a much smaller pump than I was expecting, but that is a good thing. I actually have one about the size of the 600 laying around here. Thanks for the help.