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Glue for plastic underwater filter housing ?
I have a plastic filter housing from calvert/calpump that is cracked.
It's basically a plastic box with a filter across the top and pump on the inside. Can anyone recommend a glue that I can use to put it back together and won't harm fish/plants. Thanks, Folk... |
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Glue for plastic underwater filter housing ?
Can anyone recommend a glue that I can use to put it back together and won't harm fish/plants. Aquarium glue or silicone? |
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Glue for plastic underwater filter housing ?
If the housing is made of ABS or PVC then your best bet is to use the
appropriate solvent cement it will make a stronger and neater repair than any 'glue' and the solvent will evaporate in a day or so leaving nothing to harm the fish. -- Mark "Folklore" wrote in message ... I have a plastic filter housing from calvert/calpump that is cracked. It's basically a plastic box with a filter across the top and pump on the inside. Can anyone recommend a glue that I can use to put it back together and won't harm fish/plants. Thanks, Folk... |
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Glue for plastic underwater filter housing ?
On Sat, Mark Swinkels Said:
If the housing is made of ABS or PVC then your best bet is to use the appropriate solvent cement it will make a stronger and neater repair than any 'glue' and the solvent will evaporate in a day or so leaving nothing to harm the fish. Thanks Mark. I'm not sure if it's ABS or PVC or not. There's no indication on it anywhere. Given your tip on the PVC solvent evaping though I think I'll give that a try first. Thanks, Folk... |
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Glue for plastic underwater filter housing ?
Folklore wrote:
On Sat, Mark Swinkels Said: If the housing is made of ABS or PVC then your best bet is to use the appropriate solvent cement it will make a stronger and neater repair than any 'glue' and the solvent will evaporate in a day or so leaving nothing to harm the fish. Thanks Mark. I'm not sure if it's ABS or PVC or not. There's no indication on it anywhere. Given your tip on the PVC solvent evaping though I think I'll give that a try first. Failing that, look for an adhesive called "goop" here in the USA. It is like silicone rubber, but hardens, and sticks to most plastics. Plumbers Goop will also bond pvc piping. |
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