Acrylic Repair?

[pk1]

I have a Schuran CA reactor I need to fix a part on...any idea on what glue to use?

PK

 

[mhurley]

Define "part" and where that part is broken and it will be easier to help.

Likely, the easiest thing to use is Weld-on 16 if you're not familar with using acrylic solvents.

 

[pk1]

Mike, not familiar with acrylic at all, time to learn!

 

[mhurley]

Ouch...That may be tough based on where it is worth a shot. I'd still say Weld-on 16...it's thick, like superglue gel...Put it around there and clamp it together and let it sit for a few hours.

 

[pk1]

Alright I'll try it. UPS paid me for a new piece, but I can't seem to get it. Thank's Mike.

Patrick

 

[Douglas LEHMAN]

Hello Pat
A repair (glue job) will be problematical at best ? What you need is a machinist with acrylic repair experience !

 

[mhurley]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7126246#post7126246 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Douglas LEHMAN
Hello Pat
A repair (glue job) will be problematical at best ? What you need is a machinist with acrylic repair experience !

Yep...someone with the appropriate experience could probably cut that broken end down, tap some threads and put a threaded barb in there or something.

 

[aaronpentz]

Or mill out the hole and insert a new piece of acrylic tubing. Probably wouldnt even tell that it was ever broke.

 

[pk1]

So acrylic doesn't just adhere like anything else? I would rather be 100% on this, as I could see a break/leak causing quite a large amount of water on the floor. Let me try and up my efforts at getting the part replaced. Premium Aquatics kind of dropped the ball on this one(getting the part) so I'll try and light a fire under their butts first, then harass Mr. LEHMAN on a repair job. Thanks again gentlemen!

Patrick