Glue

crxman · 02-29-2008, 11:48 PM

i have a rubbermaid container that i use for a water holder for my auto top off it has a crack on the side of it and i tried to use pvc glue and it didnt stick very well at all it can be pulled right off. does anyone here know what will seal the crack?

tbittner · 02-29-2008, 11:55 PM

I would recommend buying a new container. They aren't much more expensive then any kind of sealant you would use, is it?

crxman · 03-01-2008, 12:11 AM

ya the container cost me $40 and you can only get it at christmas time because its a gift wrapping container

crxman · 03-01-2008, 12:12 AM

ya the container cost me $40 and you can only get it at christmas time because its a gift wrapping containera

corrado007 · 03-01-2008, 02:04 AM

Wow, $40? How big is the crack? If it's small you may be able to use some super glue or aquarium silicone, I'm not sure though. The PVC "glue" is, if I'm not mistaken, a solvent that actually melts the PVC's surfaces to bond it. I don't think it reacts to/with the rubbermaid plastic you're talking about. Good luck, I hope it works out for you.

mps9506 · 03-01-2008, 08:04 AM

Is it a section that would be submerged?
You might be able to melt it together with a little torch, I don't know if that would work or not, that also might release some chemicals though.
Other option if it's not submerged would be good ole duct tape

But in all seriousness I would check Home Depot or Lowes and see if they have some inexpensive Rubbermaid Brute containers that would be the same size as you have. It would be a lot safer option for your floor and cheaper than a wet dry vac that you will need to clean up the mess if the other container breaks.

crxman · 03-01-2008, 11:03 PM

ok im going to try the super glue is there a certain one that is reef safe and yes where it is cracked it is underwater

Frankie · 03-01-2008, 11:16 PM

Weldon #16 will glue it.

crxman · 03-01-2008, 11:24 PM

does lowes have that or home depot

PEMfish · 03-01-2008, 11:38 PM

If there is a pop facility of any kind around, you might be able to get some drums made of food safe plastic. Just clean it real good, its lemon pepper, not lemon lime. LOL

crxman · 03-02-2008, 10:50 AM

so anyone know what glue will work?

BigAl07 · 03-02-2008, 11:44 AM

Most all true Super Glue products are reef safe. Don't get anything that is "color changing" or has any other additional ingredients.

Honestly I would opt for buying another type of container rather than spending the time and trouble of fixing this one. If it cracked due to age you're going to get MORE cracks. It's just not worth the risk.

PEMfish · 03-02-2008, 12:12 PM

Dude JUST GET A NEW ONE.
It won't last forever. Chances are, the crack has compromised its structural integrity.

02-29-2008, 11:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
crxman Tunicate Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 6 View Gallery Karma Komment	Glue i have a rubbermaid container that i use for a water holder for my auto top off it has a crack on the side of it and i tried to use pvc glue and it didnt stick very well at all it can be pulled right off. does anyone here know what will seal the crack?

02-29-2008, 11:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,562 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Glue I would recommend buying a new container. They aren't much more expensive then any kind of sealant you would use, is it? __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

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crxman Tunicate Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 6 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Glue ya the container cost me $40 and you can only get it at christmas time because its a gift wrapping container

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crxman Tunicate Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 6 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Glue ya the container cost me $40 and you can only get it at christmas time because its a gift wrapping containera

03-01-2008, 02:04 AM	#5 (permalink)
corrado007 Plate Coral Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sacramento, Ca. Posts: 708 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Glue Wow, $40? How big is the crack? If it's small you may be able to use some super glue or aquarium silicone, I'm not sure though. The PVC "glue" is, if I'm not mistaken, a solvent that actually melts the PVC's surfaces to bond it. I don't think it reacts to/with the rubbermaid plastic you're talking about. Good luck, I hope it works out for you. __________________ Justin 90gal mixed reef w/40gal sump/fuge, ATO, NW-200 Skimmer, 2x 250W 10k Reeflux MH & 220W VHO actinics, Koralia #4 & #3, Mag 9.5 return, Aquacontroller jr., LR & LS, and community fish (Yellow Assessor, Bluespot Jawfish, Paired O clowns, Hippo tang, Orchid Dottyback, Yellow Watchman Goby, Neon Goby, Chromis, and a Zebra Dartfish) Here's my 90gal Chronicle (Lots of pictures and DIY)

03-01-2008, 08:04 AM	#6 (permalink)
mps9506 They misunderestimated me Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 7,143 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Glue Is it a section that would be submerged? You might be able to melt it together with a little torch, I don't know if that would work or not, that also might release some chemicals though. Other option if it's not submerged would be good ole duct tape But in all seriousness I would check Home Depot or Lowes and see if they have some inexpensive Rubbermaid Brute containers that would be the same size as you have. It would be a lot safer option for your floor and cheaper than a wet dry vac that you will need to clean up the mess if the other container breaks. __________________ Mike "The Bandwith Bandit" Help Build Reefpedia Premium Membership Available! Support Reef Sanctuary Sponsors

03-01-2008, 11:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
crxman Tunicate Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 6 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Glue ok im going to try the super glue is there a certain one that is reef safe and yes where it is cracked it is underwater

03-01-2008, 11:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
Frankie Angel Girl's Daddy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The End Of The World Posts: 7,119 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Glue Weldon #16 will glue it. __________________ Bruce: Today's meeting is Step 5: Bring a fish friend. Everyone brought a fish friend? DIY=DO IT YOURSELF! If we ignore the environment maybe it will just go away....

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crxman Tunicate Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 6 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Glue does lowes have that or home depot

03-01-2008, 11:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
PEMfish Golden Moray Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kane Co. Il. Posts: 2,092 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Glue If there is a pop facility of any kind around, you might be able to get some drums made of food safe plastic. Just clean it real good, its lemon pepper, not lemon lime. LOL __________________ Paul `EM See how it all came to be;http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...g-catchup.html My new tank; http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...-opciones.html Make it idiot-proof and someone will make a better idiot. I'll make the whole damn world jealous if given the money to do so. Don't make mistakes and learn from them, read and learn how to avoid mistakes. a)Fix the damn problem b)live with it -But absolutely no b*tching

03-02-2008, 10:50 AM	#11 (permalink)
crxman Tunicate Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 6 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Glue so anyone know what glue will work?

03-02-2008, 11:44 AM	#12 (permalink)
BigAl07 Reef Addict (hopeless) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 10,619 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Glue Most all true Super Glue products are reef safe. Don't get anything that is "color changing" or has any other additional ingredients. Honestly I would opt for buying another type of container rather than spending the time and trouble of fixing this one. If it cracked due to age you're going to get MORE cracks. It's just not worth the risk. __________________ Allen Allen's testimonial . . ."Let Me help you help YOURSELF" (Click Here) with a SW set up there is one basic fundamental rule that we ALL should follow *When in doubt... wait it out. This means take it slow and let the tank "develop" and don't rush it. Time is your friend Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!!* Big Al's 10g Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef Reef Balls & Cakes Debt Free & Change your Family Tree!!

03-02-2008, 12:12 PM	#13 (permalink)
PEMfish Golden Moray Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kane Co. Il. Posts: 2,092 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Glue Dude JUST GET A NEW ONE. It won't last forever. Chances are, the crack has compromised its structural integrity. __________________ Paul `EM See how it all came to be;http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...g-catchup.html My new tank; http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...-opciones.html Make it idiot-proof and someone will make a better idiot. I'll make the whole damn world jealous if given the money to do so. Don't make mistakes and learn from them, read and learn how to avoid mistakes. a)Fix the damn problem b)live with it -But absolutely no b*tching

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