wouldnt it had been just as easy to use weld on to bond the pieces together instead of hot glue and it wouldnt come apart?
Acrylic DIY fry tank, with glue gun
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if anything I would have used clear silicone.... but with my glue gun project was done in less than 30mins, no curing using tubes, no mess.
Yes it might fall apart but the parts are all there to put back together. If i have to build it again I'll use silicone though
Yes it might fall apart but the parts are all there to put back together. If i have to build it again I'll use silicone though
nice lil project!
i never knew that the type of glue used in glue guns was safe for aquarium use. good to know.
i never knew that the type of glue used in glue guns was safe for aquarium use. good to know.
What's hot glue made of, anyway? I had thought about using it in place of silicone for some applications, then backed off when I couldn't find anything anywhere about the chemical composition of the stuff.
It certainly seems to be intert enough once cooled, but.....? Anybody know?
It certainly seems to be intert enough once cooled, but.....? Anybody know?
ive used hot glue many times in tanks.. only thing ive noticed is it turns white after long time use,(1 year) thats it.
Hot Glue is low temp Plastic. Mostly clear It is kind of foggy just like clear silicone. It will not "melt" in water.
I used it some time ago when I wanted to build a Paludarium and It would "stick' to the glass ... :wall: .
Gatta laugh at that one.
Best wishes.
Wes
I used it some time ago when I wanted to build a Paludarium and It would "stick' to the glass ... :wall: .
Gatta laugh at that one.
Best wishes.
Wes
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silicone and acrylic/plexi doesnt work it will come apart. pick up some weld on at the hardware store and problem solved.
