Working with Acrylics.... - Page 2

Luukosian · 01-30-2009, 06:44 PM

Well there is solvent/glue that will affix the plastic bulkhead to the outside without another peice on the inside, but I imagine it doesn't have as strong as a bond as having a 2 peice bulkhead.

coolsatman · 01-30-2009, 06:53 PM

ya but there is not alot of pressure in a skimmer mostly just flow threw so i'm open to all options at this point.
I tried silicone, didn't work and also tried loctite sumo didn't work either so next step maybe a two part weldon product just not sure. but like i said waiting for frankie's reply I know he has done it just don't know if he took it apart are if it was done from the outside. thought maybe somebody else has experienced this delema

Luukosian · 01-30-2009, 07:33 PM

Weld on 40 I think is what most people use to do acrylic/plastic fitting.

Jeremy0322 · 01-30-2009, 07:50 PM

Frankie is definitely the one you need to talk to about this stuff. I was told to use Weldon #4 to repair broken acrylic, thats about as far as my help goes...haha

coolsatman · 01-30-2009, 07:58 PM

right on thanks for the info. I used weldon 4 and 16 to put this together but not working for dif plastics. I know there is a product out there just not sure what to order. I think i need to do some more research on welding dif plastics

coolsatman · 01-30-2009, 08:07 PM

sorry to bring up an old thread just thought it was`the best title to get some response from, lets let it rest now and if anybody has any info on this please pm me all thoughts are welcome.

coolsatman · 01-31-2009, 06:06 PM

I think I know now how I can do this. I need to cut a hole bigger then my bulk head in the sealed compartment and add a piece of acrylic with bulk head installed to the outside with weldon 16 witch sould fuse the to together to make a waterproof seal. will let all know what the outcome is shortly

coolsatman · 02-01-2009, 05:09 PM

this method of installing a bulkhead into a sealed compartment worked like a charm. Acrylic is so user friendly.

01-30-2009, 06:44 PM	#16 (permalink)
Luukosian Plate Coral Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Burlington, IA Posts: 735 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Working with Acrylics.... Well there is solvent/glue that will affix the plastic bulkhead to the outside without another peice on the inside, but I imagine it doesn't have as strong as a bond as having a 2 peice bulkhead. __________________ -Anthony

01-30-2009, 06:53 PM	#17 (permalink)
coolsatman Tunicate Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 23 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Working with Acrylics.... ya but there is not alot of pressure in a skimmer mostly just flow threw so i'm open to all options at this point. I tried silicone, didn't work and also tried loctite sumo didn't work either so next step maybe a two part weldon product just not sure. but like i said waiting for frankie's reply I know he has done it just don't know if he took it apart are if it was done from the outside. thought maybe somebody else has experienced this delema

01-30-2009, 07:33 PM	#18 (permalink)
Luukosian Plate Coral Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Burlington, IA Posts: 735 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Working with Acrylics.... Weld on 40 I think is what most people use to do acrylic/plastic fitting. __________________ -Anthony

01-30-2009, 07:50 PM	#19 (permalink)
Jeremy0322 Tridacna maxima Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 4,753 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Working with Acrylics.... Frankie is definitely the one you need to talk to about this stuff. I was told to use Weldon #4 to repair broken acrylic, thats about as far as my help goes...haha __________________ UNCW 2011 -Marine Biology Major -Oceanography Minor The old 90 Gallon Build r.i.p Only after the last tree's cut And the last river poisoned Only after the last fish is caught Will you find that money cannot be eaten....

01-30-2009, 07:58 PM	#20 (permalink)
coolsatman Tunicate Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 23 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Working with Acrylics.... right on thanks for the info. I used weldon 4 and 16 to put this together but not working for dif plastics. I know there is a product out there just not sure what to order. I think i need to do some more research on welding dif plastics

01-30-2009, 08:07 PM	#21 (permalink)
coolsatman Tunicate Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 23 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Working with Acrylics.... sorry to bring up an old thread just thought it was`the best title to get some response from, lets let it rest now and if anybody has any info on this please pm me all thoughts are welcome.

01-31-2009, 06:06 PM	#22 (permalink)
coolsatman Tunicate Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 23 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Working with Acrylics.... I think I know now how I can do this. I need to cut a hole bigger then my bulk head in the sealed compartment and add a piece of acrylic with bulk head installed to the outside with weldon 16 witch sould fuse the to together to make a waterproof seal. will let all know what the outcome is shortly

02-01-2009, 05:09 PM	#23 (permalink)
coolsatman Tunicate Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 23 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Working with Acrylics.... this method of installing a bulkhead into a sealed compartment worked like a charm. Acrylic is so user friendly.

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