Skimmer cup repair

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hi guys I have an Octo Elite 200sss skimmer where the cup detached from the neck.. can you point me to the adhesive/epoxy used so that I can reglue this thing? Nothing is broken just separated so the cup slides up and down the neck.
Thanks!

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Super glue would hold that well.

Thanks but not sure if I trust regular super glue to make a good bond here and keep that nasty skimmate from leaking out of the cup!


Weld-On 16 would be your best bet.
https://www.amazon.com/SCIGRIP-1031...TF8&qid=1507732276&sr=8-2&keywords=scigrip+16

You could also use #4 if it pushes back together cleanly and capillary action would pull it in. But it is a little trickier to work with.

Thanks for the suggestions! I think I'll give the Weld-On 16 a try since it states its for PVC to Acrylic bonds. The only issue may be the existing glue since I can't remove it and don't know for sure if the 16 will stick to it..

I'll order a tube and post back the results.
 

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My skimmate cup and my hob skimmer's return flow broke. Super glue both with a fan blowing and let it sit for a couple hours. Works just fine. : )
 

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Super glue could hold it, but the weld-on is a solvent. It basically melts the two pieces and joins them back together.
This is the same stuff that is used for acrylic tank fabrication.
 

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Sorry for the issues you are having and should not have happened. Weldon is your best bet for a clean bond. I would suggest you submit a support ticket at coralvue.com/support with your proof of purchase and see if a replacement can be sent under warranty.
 
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Sorry I must have had notifications off on the post or something but I was able to repair the joint.. first I tried weld-on 16 but the joint leaked so I flooded the joint from underneath with weld-on 16 thinned with some Weld-on #4. This was able to draw in between the parts and form a good tight seal. Better than new?
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