Avsdragon Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 So I am wondering if the following adhesive works with Acrylic. I have heard that Acrylic is hard to bond together. Has anyone used it? I assume it will since it says works on plastic but want to get an opinion before I open it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonny. Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 I wouldn't use that stuff. Use thisI built my 150gl with weld on 4. It literally melts or welds the plastic together permanently. I get mine at the place I buy the acrylic from. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonny. Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 You can get a water tight seal using silicone but the bond is very weak on plastic and separates easy. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avsdragon Posted August 26, 2016 Author Share Posted August 26, 2016 I wouldn't use that stuff. Use thisI built my 150gl with weld on 4. It literally melts or welds the plastic together permanently. I get mine at the place I buy the acrylic from. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk Where can I pick this up from. Looks like a return for me. Thank you 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softy Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Ace Hardware will have everything you need if you have one of those close by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonny. Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 I live in Eugene and get it from multi craft plastics. Don't know where your at and I'm not sure if the big box stores like Lowes have it or not, but I'm sure you can find it locally. Watch a few YouTube videos before you do it. You only have a couple of seconds after you apply the solvent! Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avsdragon Posted August 26, 2016 Author Share Posted August 26, 2016 I live in Eugene and get it from multi craft plastics. Don't know where your at and I'm not sure if the big box stores like Lowes have it or not, but I'm sure you can find it locally. Watch a few YouTube videos before you do it. You only have a couple of seconds after you apply the solvent! Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk I am in Beaverton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonny. Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 I'm sure someone has it up there. Gl Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arsonmfg Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 (edited) Tap plastics in Tualatin will have weldon, you'll need a few other things as well. What is it you're trying to build? No offense but you might be over your head depending on what you're trying to do. Edited August 26, 2016 by Arsonmfg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The ReefBox Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Weld on 16 works wonders as well 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avsdragon Posted August 26, 2016 Author Share Posted August 26, 2016 Tap plastics in Tualatin will have weldon, you'll need a few other things as well. What is it you're trying to build? No offense but you might be over your head depending on what you're trying to do. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avsdragon Posted August 26, 2016 Author Share Posted August 26, 2016 (edited) Just putting on Baffels i'm pretty sure I'm not over my head just making sure that I got the right stuff. We all got to start somewhere right Edited August 26, 2016 by Avsdragon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Ace Hardware will have everything you need if you have one of those close by. Cool, I did not know that! Something I can actually buy in Longview without driving to PDX... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avsdragon Posted August 26, 2016 Author Share Posted August 26, 2016 Cool, I did not know that! Something I can actually buy in Longview without driving to PDX... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avsdragon Posted August 26, 2016 Author Share Posted August 26, 2016 Just putting in Baffles I'm pretty sure I'm not over my head just making sure that I got the right stuff. We all got to start somewhere right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softy Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Cool, I did not know that! Something I can actually buy in Longview without driving to PDX... Yep. Glue and applicator.... Used it to build my PVC photo tube Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The ReefBox Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 You can use 100% RTV silicone on acrylic just remember it is not nearly as structurally sound as wel on. I just purchased a very nice adjutant,e baffle kit and sock holder from exotic marine and will be using 100% RTV silicone on a glass 40gallon breeder. Maybe I will document in a build for others 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arsonmfg Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Just putting on Baffels i'm pretty sure I'm not over my head just making sure that I got the right stuff. We all got to start somewhere right Definitely! Not trying to sound like a prick, some people just come on here with the intention of building a 500 gallon tank without any experience. Acrylic fab isn't hard but it does take some practice to get it right. Baffles are easy, building a tank is a whole different ball game! I'd grab a few pieces of scrap out of the scrap pile at Tap and practice welding a few joints before you give it a go, it'll make your life a lot easier and you'll know what to expect. Remember, you're welding the acrylic (melting the two pieces together using the solvent) It's not like glue where the glue is actually the joint between the two pieces. 100% silicone is fine if you're just adding baffles and isn't permanent. Once you've welded a joint its there for good and a one shot deal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectra Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Listen there to Arson......he does acrylic work. I have also tried my hand at gluing acrylic together and its not that easy. I built a few things over the years and it is a pita at times....... Good luck in you venture and hopefully it all works out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The ReefBox Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 My bet would be to silicone it together less headache and you can always fix or redo it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimusprime3605 Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Agreed with Brian67... I added acrylic baffles to a spare 55g, I had 2 years ago. I just used the GE 100% silicone clear (don't get the one that's mildew resistant). It's the sump I use for my frag tanks. Still going strong! Just a side note: glass to acrylic works well with silicone, IME. Acrylic to acrylic, I've never tried. Good luck and have fun! Sent from my HTC6525LVW using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avsdragon Posted September 1, 2016 Author Share Posted September 1, 2016 (edited) Thank you every one Baffels are in and my copepod staging area is set to go now does anyone know where I can pick up a 700gph pump inline for cheap and a 3 stage ro system? Edited September 1, 2016 by Avsdragon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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