Saltfinsax Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Well somehow my sump decided to crack from my hole that I made from one of the bulkheads. It only leaking very slowly so far, but am sure glad I put a water proof sealent on the bottem of my stand when I build it, it has saved my twice now. What do you use on cracks in plexiglass to seal them, and where do you get it? I take it it has to be dry and what do I do about the salt that is now inside the crack? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef165 Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Can you take the sump out to fix it? if you can and if when you get it all dry and such then put a drop of water on the crack, if the crack looks like it disapiers then rince the salt out with fresh water then get it dry and use some weldon 3 or 4 and drop it on like ya did the water it will whick into the crack and weld it together. let it dry for about an hour then put back together but dont overtiten the bulkhead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Weldon 4 which will seep into the crack and then weldon 16 over the outside which will buildup a layer of acrylic on the outside. If it was a display where it would be seen I would stick to just the weldon 4 but for a sump I would add the extra layer for insurance. After it dries you can sand it down enough to get a good fit with the bulkhead fitting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltfinsax Posted October 8, 2009 Author Share Posted October 8, 2009 Thanks guys. That stuff sold where? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckie Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Sold at Tap plastics, they are closed on Sundays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 At 162nd. and about 1st street there is a hardware store that carries it. I don't recall if it is Ace or Parkrose though. (Parkrose I think) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltfinsax Posted October 8, 2009 Author Share Posted October 8, 2009 Yea thats Parkrose soon to pe Ace, they have most everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Yea thats Parkrose soon to pe Ace' date=' they have most everything.[/quote'] If you walk in and turn left its in one of the first 2 rows on that side. (I just picked a tube up a week or so ago) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nwcoralfarm Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 There is also a place right off of airport way, hmmm, I can't remember the name thoughDOH!,,,,but they are cheaper if you look for them they are right behind that car wash when you get off the freeway northbound and take a left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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