Silicone

[Medic755]

I sprung another leak on a fuge. I'm tired of dealing with the company so I want to fix it myself. I read on here a while back that ge2 was ok as long as it was allowed to cure the whole way. Is this true or should I be removing it?

 

[mgoesma]

This is what I use.

make sure it doesn't have mold resistant agent in it. I have used it on 2 different aquarium with no issues. I would also make sure to east at least 24 hrs to cure.

 

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Momentive rtv 100 series. nothing else.

 

[domination2580]

This is what I use.

make sure it doesn't have mold resistant agent in it. I have used it on 2 different aquarium with no issues. I would also make sure to east at least 24 hrs to cure.

This all the way! It's all i have ever used! I did my 40b, my 125. But remember to let it cute fully! I go even longer id say around 2 to 5 days of curing..

 

[Medic755]

Thanks everyone. The ACE by me I could only find the Silicone II with the mold inhibitors. I guess I'll scrape it off and find one of those somewhere.

 

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Momentive can be found at grainger or Amazon. do not get the cheap junk GE.

 

[Jaykipedia]

Momentive can also be found on McMaster Carr's website for 11 bucks a tube, best tank adhesive imo. RTV 103 is black and RTV 108 is clear.

 

[ReeferNoob77]

Does the Momentive require 24 hours to cure as well? I am looking to change my sump baffles around and don't have another sump to put in it's place while I wait for curing.

 

[Jaykipedia]

Is this baffle structural? If it is not, then don't worry about using RTV as a full cure could take a week. RTV would be used more in the case of building a 100+ gallon tank. Going to be using it on my 125 gallon cube build this week.

If the baffle is there just to separate compartments for a sump, then the GE silicone's quick cure should suffice. Do note that even GE's full cure time is 48 hours

 

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ALL silicones require at least a full week to cure, sometimes longer depending on bead size. Cure times on the labels are not specific to our purpose.

 

[TheLadyCrash]

ALL silicones require at least a full week to cure, sometimes longer depending on bead size. Cure times on the labels are not specific to our purpose.

+1 - 1 week "dry" for full curing time. Not sure when used "wet".