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Old 03-28-2014, 08:22 PM
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Default Silicone - How much is actually needed

So I have a random thought, I'm just resealing a tank and after cutting the corner bead out i figured id try something and i filled the tank back up, its still water tight there are no bubbles in the silicone that is between the two pieces of glass leading me to believe its still a strong bond, i didn't see anything moving or looking stressed so now i have to ask... dose anyone know just how much silicone is actually needed at the minimum to hold a tank together?
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The bond is actually between the glass itself , not the excess bead outside of the glass connections. I have seen tanks with all beads cut off without issue. And they look very clean looking.


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Old 03-28-2014, 08:54 PM
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The bond is actually between the glass itself , not the excess bead outside of the glass connections. I have seen tanks with all beads cut off without issue. And they look very clean looking.


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Perfect! looks like that bead isn't going back in!
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Old 03-28-2014, 08:59 PM
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That's pretty much how the ELOS tanks are built.



The fillet inside is there to protect the bonding seam (which I think is important over time considering we run blades and magnets all over our tanks).
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Old 03-28-2014, 09:03 PM
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This comment might interest you as well:

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showpo...77&postcount=2
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Thanks!! that tank looks great and the information is something to consider as well, i think ill be okay when i put the tank together is used CRL "water clear" Professional quality silicone sealant so i think i should be just find its holding water now and looks better then anything I've ever seen!
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