Silicone - How much is actually needed

yellowworld · #1 03-28-2014, 08:22 PM

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?

globaldesigns · #2 03-28-2014, 08:52 PM

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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yellowworld · #3 03-28-2014, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by globaldesigns

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!

lastlight · #4 03-28-2014, 08:59 PM

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).

lastlight · #5 03-28-2014, 09:03 PM

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yellowworld · #6 03-28-2014, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by lastlight

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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!