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Old 02-07-2004, 04:09 PM   #1 (permalink)
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is this glue safe for reefs

it is called bond 527 it is a multipurpose cement? Also what glue will bond sterlite?
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Old 02-07-2004, 05:22 PM   #2 (permalink)
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i wouldnt use it unless i was totally positive. and with all the chemicals in many bonding agents,,id go with a known reefsafe item.
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Old 02-07-2004, 08:34 PM   #3 (permalink)
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not sure what you're using it for, but plain old super glue is reef safe
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Old 02-09-2004, 09:59 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Weldon 4052 will bond Sterilite.
Here is a link to there site for more info on what glues bond to what materials.
These are all reef safe too.
http://www.ipscorp.com/wo_html/weldonhome.shtml

Here is a chart for Cure times on there glues:
IPS Weldon Cure times

Here is a Selection guide for there glues:
IPS Weldon Selection
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Old 02-09-2004, 01:04 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Do you guys get Milliput over there. It's a two part adhesive that is like two peices of soft clay ..... mix them together and it sets like rock. Great for fragging and completely reef safe.
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Old 02-09-2004, 01:49 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Will krazy glue work? Or should I get some of the gel type stuff? I really don't want to go to the store to get the gel stuff, so thats why I'm wondering if krazy glue will work.
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Old 02-09-2004, 08:28 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Old 02-09-2004, 09:25 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Yep the super glue gel ONLY, we also have a few Epoxies like Milliput sold under various names, that is reef safe it's just about 3x as much as the Super Glue Gel but for large pieces it would work better.
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