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Old 09-21-2011, 01:40 AM
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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.

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Old 09-21-2011, 01:42 AM
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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
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Old 09-21-2011, 01:50 AM
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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.
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Weld On 3 also works very well. Has the consistency of water so will get into a hairline crack
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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...
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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.
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Old 09-21-2011, 02:15 AM
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If you look up Norwesco they have every type of acrylic glue you can imagine.
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