silicone curing time

[mickeysreef <*))))<]

checking to see if anyone has experience with this brand of silicone and cure time.

I believe it's usually 24 hrs and you can add water but would appreciate knowledgeable answers.

this was not used in a structural manner so just looking for amount of time when it is safe to add water.

 

[Redfoxtang]

With just about any silicone 24 hours is water tight. But full cure can differ from manufacturers so I would wait atleast 48 hours and then test. Some silicone are fully cured in 7 days.

 

[jordan10]

Not that brand but i let sit day or two.

 

[WvAquatics]

Loctite says 48hrs before adding to aquarium on back

 

[mickeysreef <*))))<]

I just glued down a textured abs sheet to the floor.

wonder if it would take longer to cure since it's not exposed to much air.

 

[Redfoxtang]

Yes with it being covered up like that definitely will take a little longer than normal.
But in the mean time start a build thread so we can follow along with this tank build!!!

 

[mickeysreef <*))))<]

I set up a heater to blow into the cabinet and a fan to blow into the tank from top. tank is sitting on a plywood shelf so heater not right on glass.

room is a bit warmer and the fan definitely is making that silicone smell stronger in the room. I think it will be cured in 36 or 48 hours now