Acrylic Reactor Repair Question???

[italquam]

I have a broken Next Reef Reactor, it broke around the rim, i believe i can fix it, what should i use for a weld on product? Please Advise

 

[Brew12]

I have a broken Next Reef Reactor, it broke around the rim, i believe i can fix it, what should i use for a weld on product? Please Advise

Maybe @cromag08 can help answer that.

 

[mtraylor]

If its a clean separation you can use weld on 4. Its not a gel. There are some thicker gel ones, but I don't remember what they are.

 

[jsker]

I have a broken Next Reef Reactor, it broke around the rim, i believe i can fix it, what should i use for a weld on product? Please Advise

SciGrip 4 link and a applicator link

Vid on how to do it link

its very simple to fix

 

[Triggreef]

weld on 3 or 4 are about the same. as long as its a clean break either will work. If theres any gaps and you need something thicker, weldon 16 is like a gel.

 

[hybridazn]

Weldon 4 is almost like water, very thin. Weldon 16 is like gel and easier to handle.

 

[Triggreef]

Weldon 4 is almost like water, very thin. Weldon 16 is like gel and easier to handle.

correct, but the weldon 4 is stronger in the end.

 

[italquam]

Here is a picture of the break......i am not sure if the repair will work but I want to try at least and see how it comes out.

 

[italquam]

weld on 3 or 4 are about the same. as long as its a clean break either will work. If theres any gaps and you need something thicker, weldon 16 is like a gel.

I am thinking I will need the 16, I posted some pictures , let me know what you think

 

[cromag27]

the scoop.....

scigrip 3 and 4 have differences, but for this application they would work in the same manner. both create a stronger bond than scrip 16, but they are water thing and could be hard to use in all applications. since this skimmer fix isn't structural, i'd say all options are viable. just depends on what you can get your hands on. as already stated, scigrip 16 has a syrup consistency.

 

[cromag27]

after seeing the photos i'd use 3 or 4. you're going to be applying pressure on that rim when you turn the screws, so you'll want as strong of a bond as possible.

 

[Fin]

If you just want it back in operation and don't care about how it looks, epoxy putty will work. I fixed an old calcium reactor that I stepped on the inlet and didn't have a clean break with epoxy putty. It definitely won't look good though.

 

[italquam]

Well I want it to look decent and to last. So going to just use the weld on

 

[Brew12]

So glad I didn't try to answer this. I would have suggested duct tape!

 

[italquam]

So glad I didn't try to answer this. I would have suggested duct tape!

Lol.......that is a good one

 

[dfm34]

I have a similar issue please let us know how it worked out

 

[cromag27]

Scigrip 3 or 4. good luck trying to buy it.