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alkomist
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PostSubject: Sealing Acrylic???   Sealing Acrylic??? Icon_minitime4/1/2010, 9:41 am

would it be the same procedure done to glass???
i have a 35g acrylic tank that has a small leak in the corner!
how would i go bout resealing it?

is it the same as glass?
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PostSubject: Re: Sealing Acrylic???   Sealing Acrylic??? Icon_minitime4/1/2010, 10:29 am

if there is silicone, i would think yes. but if not, im sure it could be done.
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PostSubject: Re: Sealing Acrylic???   Sealing Acrylic??? Icon_minitime4/1/2010, 1:31 pm

an lfs told me he didnt like using acrylic panes when he made his sumps.
he used like 20 gallon glass tanks and had to use glass panes when attaching them with silicone.
when he tried using acrylic panes with the silicone, he said it would last to long for some odd reason.

i hope this helps.
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PostSubject: Re: Sealing Acrylic???   Sealing Acrylic??? Icon_minitime4/1/2010, 4:45 pm

Piece of acrylic bar and weld-on 16, should seal it.
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PostSubject: Re: Sealing Acrylic???   Sealing Acrylic??? Icon_minitime4/1/2010, 6:36 pm

silicone will not seal acrylic because of its smooth surface. Find a business that sells acrylic. They have the sealer you need. Sealer melts the acrylic together to make seal. Ask for a small scrape piece and use it help reseal tank.
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PostSubject: Re: Sealing Acrylic???   Sealing Acrylic??? Icon_minitime4/2/2010, 8:21 am

NICEE!!!!!
thank you all!!!!
great info on the sealing!! i think imma head over to an acrylic shop today n see wat i can get!!
thanx again:)
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