Got questions: Fixing acrylic protein skimmer

[Charley Diesing]

My protein skimmer broke at where the pump attaches to the body. It was a rather clean break. I want to bond it back using this stuff *SCIGRIP 16 10319 Acrylic Cement*

Any objections? Here is a link to the exact stuff.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0046768VS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The skimmer is an older model of the Reef Octopus NWB 110

http://www.marinedepot.com/Reef_Oct...iums_Reefs-Reef_Octopus-CV5111-FIPSIS-vi.html

"the Classic 110INT is constructed of high-quality cast acrylic"


Thanks,

Charley

 

[quagmire]

That will work. You don't need to pile it on. Too much can cause hairline cracks as the product begins to react. Apply a thin even coat to the broken surface and push the pieces together. Hold in place with a little pressure for several minutes to prevent it from pushing itself away. You can touch it up later if it doesn't seal 100% on the first attempt.