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Madasulike · 04-24-2014, 01:49 AM

Hi all
I'm having problems keeping the suction cups stuck to bottom of res after a little while the pump comes off the bottom as the suction cups are not doing the job very good
I was wondering which glue adhesive silicone would be good and safe to use to secure the suction cups for good not harming the water and other important things

Elite Nugz · 04-24-2014, 02:11 AM

I would just use something to weigh it down, like some big air stones.

Or you can give Marine Epoxy a shot. Not sure how safe it would be in a res though.

Find out what fish tank manufactures use to seal the edges of the tanks. Whatever they use, Im sure will work fine for ya.

TheTimeKeeper · 04-26-2014, 12:22 AM

You should find a number of suitable silicones at your hardware store, look for silicone safe for use on fish tanks, I also don't mind using roofing/guttering silicone thats safe for drinking water (people on tank water). I've used both with no problems.

Madasulike · 04-26-2014, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by TheTimeKeeper

You should find a number of suitable silicones at your hardware store, look for silicone safe for use on fish tanks, I also don't mind using roofing/guttering silicone thats safe for drinking water (people on tank water). I've used both with no problems.

Yes thank you I have been looking at fish tank glue safe when dried for fish so was going to try that

Dr.Nonagon · 04-28-2014, 08:25 AM

Silicone is pretty safe stuff, just make sure that it is fully cured before you add water to your res. It has a tendency to give off a lot of gas as it sets so just make sure that if you have a big project with silicon later that you have a well ventilated area.

GrowerGoneWild · 05-11-2014, 08:46 AM

Find the stuff thats "drinking water safe"

For small patches, or bulkhead fittings I've been using the 2 part epoxy stick that you knead. I've used quicksteel with no drinking water rating and it doesn't hut the plants when cured, JB weld also makes a 2 part epoxy that you also knead.. and its water safe.

leadbyexample52 · 06-20-2014, 06:06 PM

I have used and seen people use plumers goop....it works really good better than anything else I've tried it ....it just has to be dry first then let it sit for a day or two and boom.....your done.....it's like 5 bucks at homedepot.....pro stuff

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04-24-2014, 01:49 AM	#1
Madasulike Newbie Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 20	Which adhesive silicon is safe in res Hi all I'm having problems keeping the suction cups stuck to bottom of res after a little while the pump comes off the bottom as the suction cups are not doing the job very good I was wondering which glue adhesive silicone would be good and safe to use to secure the suction cups for good not harming the water and other important things
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04-24-2014, 02:11 AM	#2
Elite Nugz Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 192	I would just use something to weigh it down, like some big air stones. Or you can give Marine Epoxy a shot. Not sure how safe it would be in a res though. Find out what fish tank manufactures use to seal the edges of the tanks. Whatever they use, Im sure will work fine for ya. __________________ __________________________ Current Grow: OG Growing.. https://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=248905&page=5
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04-26-2014, 12:22 AM	#3
TheTimeKeeper Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Around the corner Posts: 65	Silicone You should find a number of suitable silicones at your hardware store, look for silicone safe for use on fish tanks, I also don't mind using roofing/guttering silicone thats safe for drinking water (people on tank water). I've used both with no problems. __________________ --> Nutrient Deficiency Flow Chart, help yourself diagnose your plants problems! --> Salvaged pics of earlier grows (The O.G days!), Jack Flash, K2, White Rhino, NL x BB, Early Durban, Indonesian Diesel, 303, Dreamtime & Swazi Redbeard x Indo Diesel! --> Check out 'HERB.IQ' grow log software!
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05-11-2014, 08:46 AM	#6
GrowerGoneWild Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,072	Find the stuff thats "drinking water safe" For small patches, or bulkhead fittings I've been using the 2 part epoxy stick that you knead. I've used quicksteel with no drinking water rating and it doesn't hut the plants when cured, JB weld also makes a 2 part epoxy that you also knead.. and its water safe. __________________ Thank you for voting Alaska is now Recreational Legal Alaska MJ laws, latest updates: https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/...gulations.aspx Know your Grow https://www.muni.org/Departments/poli...wYourGrow.aspx Favorite MJ growing Podcast: https://dudegrows.com/
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06-20-2014, 06:06 PM	#7
leadbyexample52 Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 84	I have used and seen people use plumers goop....it works really good better than anything else I've tried it ....it just has to be dry first then let it sit for a day or two and boom.....your done.....it's like 5 bucks at homedepot.....pro stuffbless
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04-28-2014, 08:25 AM	#5
Dr.Nonagon Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Parts Unknown Posts: 79	Silicone is pretty safe stuff, just make sure that it is fully cured before you add water to your res. It has a tendency to give off a lot of gas as it sets so just make sure that if you have a big project with silicon later that you have a well ventilated area.
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