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apexifd
09-21-2011, 01:40 AM
I had a hair line crack on my nexreef media reactor, and I tried to silicone it but, it's not holding.

it let out a few drop every now and then. but, I don't have space in the sump for it either.

so, my question is how do I fix that?? reglue it with acrylic glue??

any input will be greatly appreciated.

thanks

Peter

BlueTang<3
09-21-2011, 01:42 AM
Weld on 6 works great for that i fixed many cracks in reactors with it. Nasty stuff do not get it on your self or anything valuable to you, will eat cement

Myka
09-21-2011, 01:50 AM
I get the glue from the plastic shop here. Not sure what it's called the tube doesn't say anything on it. It's the same stuff they use to do acrylic works.

Black Phantom
09-21-2011, 01:52 AM
Weld On 3 also works very well. Has the consistency of water so will get into a hairline crack

apexifd
09-21-2011, 01:53 AM
Weld on 6 works great for that i fixed many cracks in reactors with it. Nasty stuff do not get it on your self or anything valuable to you, will eat cement

can't seem to find weld-on 6 from industrial paint and plastic.. but, I find weld-on 16...

The Codfather
09-21-2011, 02:08 AM
weld on 16 is too thick, it will not wick into the crack. You could however layer it on, not going to be pretty though. weld on 3 or 4 would be better.

pyke
09-21-2011, 02:15 AM
If you look up Norwesco they have every type of acrylic glue you can imagine.