silicone

Big Tang · #1 10-07-2010, 04:39 AM

Use GE SCS1200 its for structural & FDA approved .You can get it from Calgary fasteners ,when i order it they've had to get shipped up from them to the Edmonton location in the past.

Aquattro · #2 10-07-2010, 05:19 AM

The GE 1200 is stronger, but maybe overkill for a sump. I think the "do not use for tanks" statement is more a liability issue. Half the silicone I've used has had that warning. If it's 100% silicone without mildew inhibitors, you're good.

Wayne · #3 10-13-2010, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Aquattro

The GE 1200 is stronger, but maybe overkill for a sump. I think the "do not use for tanks" statement is more a liability issue. Half the silicone I've used has had that warning. If it's 100% silicone without mildew inhibitors, you're good.

That is correct with GE (100% silicone) I them and they told me aquarium safe but they were not liable for aquariums falling apart and associated damage.

Binare · #4 10-14-2010, 01:11 AM

Can get 1200 at golds as well

#5 10-14-2010, 06:19 AM

The GE 1200 use to say aquarium safe on it awhile back I came across a article about this a couple months ago on one of the other reef sites. It was removed for liability issues as stated above.

Bill

pirate · #6 10-14-2010, 07:59 AM

Thanks guys after a long internet search I found that the silone that I use at work is reef safe.

So I got some that just expired. Got my sump baffled up and now waiting for it to dry. plumbing is next.

sphelps · #7 10-14-2010, 01:43 PM

As far as I know the GE D&W 100% has always said "not for use in aquariums" but it's always worked well for me.