Quick silicone question....

[HawgHunter]

So, it's been a while since I've repaired an aquarium. Just so I don't screw everything up I need to confirm that I can use the GE #1 silicone to do the resealing.

[troy tucker]

I have always used GE premium waterproof silicone. It maybe the samething. It is 100% silicone...

[HawgHunter]

Yep, same thing. Picked up 2 tubes at home depot. Now just need to strip the old silicone off the 100G and the 40G and reseal them. Thank you.

[troy tucker]

Anytime.
I know its just a tank reseal but If you can give us some befor and after pictures....
Maybe it encourage someone else to do there own...

[fshfrk]

#1 GE window and door. Not the Bath version. It has algecides.

[HawgHunter]

Anytime.
I know its just a tank reseal but If you can give us some befor and after pictures....
Maybe it encourage someone else to do there own...

No problem. Had plans to do so with the 100G for sure. It's a bit harder to seal as the bottom is made of slate instead of glass.

#1 GE window and door. Not the Bath version. It has algecides.

Yes Sir....thats exactly what I got. Actually had to dig down in the pallet to find a box of the clear.

[Totenkampf]

I use GE1 W&D on terrariums but i thought that i read that GE has a better one for tanks holding water? Something with better griping strength?

[HawgHunter]

I use GE1 W&D on terrariums but i thought that i read that GE has a better one for tanks holding water? Something with better griping strength?

More grip would be a good thing especially on the slate. Anyone know anything about this?

[Totenkampf]

The stuff I saw is GE Momentive series RTV108:

http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/GE-Clear-Silicone-4UH12?Pid=search&cm_mmc=PJX-_-GraingerBrand-_-43737-_-Generic

this is the stuff used by ADA and aqueon according to the link I had saved:

http://www.thereeftank.com/forums/f6/aquarium-safe-silicone-142827.html

[Totenkampf]

another link for ASI high tensile strength silicone:

http://www.thesealantandadhesivesour...uarium%3F.html

[wesleydnunder]

I've always preferred dow corning 100% silicone. It's sold in the DAP brand at Lowes and HD.

Mark

[Panda]

The stuff I saw is GE Momentive series RTV108:

http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/GE-Clear-Silicone-4UH12?Pid=search&cm_mmc=PJX-_-GraingerBrand-_-43737-_-Generic

this is the stuff used by ADA and aqueon according to the link I had saved:

http://www.thereeftank.com/forums/f6...ne-142827.html

I thought Grainger was for licensed contractors only? Can anyone shop there?

[madehtsobi]

Quick silicone question....

Im no contractor and bought stuff at grainger before. I'm sure contractors get discounts.

[trbkrb]

I thought Grainger was for licensed contractors only? Can anyone shop there?

Anyone can shop there. Lost of guys on MARSH buy their RTV silicone from them. They have the clear and black. Just make sure you get fresh tubes. The shelf life is about a year on it and older tubes increase the possibility of it not adhering properly. There is some info on the date codes on one of the aquarium websites, I don't recall exactly where.

Edit: found it.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2154774

[mistahoo]

Re: Quick silicone question....

I picked up some GE 1 window and door silicone tonight. I already started using it and noticed that it says "not for use in aquarium or below water line". Maybe I grabbed the wrong one?

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