griss' Tank Upgrade Thread

[griss]

I’m getting the feeling that it’s not a stand pipe leak, but a leak in that insert.

That's what I'm thinking as well, hence the use of the silicone. If that doesn't work...not sure what I'm going to do because I don't know how the heck I'd get that insert out and that's assuming I could get a replacement from Pro Clear.

 

[griss]

Question for everyone. I've always let silicone cure for 24 hours before adding water but, that was with resealing a tank or adding an overflow weir. So, the silicone was always fully open to the air. Would you let this cure longer before doing a water test since it's in a fairly enclosed area and between the pipe and glass? I ask because AI is telling me that it takes 7-10 days to fully cure and safely hold water.

 

[Uncle99]

Question for everyone. I've always let silicone cure for 24 hours before adding water but, that was with resealing a tank or adding an overflow weir. So, the silicone was always fully open to the air. Would you let this cure longer before doing a water test since it's in a fairly enclosed area and between the pipe and glass? I ask because AI is telling me that it takes 7-10 days to fully cure and safely hold water.

What’s the manufacturer recommend?
I’d go with that

 

[vlangel]

Question for everyone. I've always let silicone cure for 24 hours before adding water but, that was with resealing a tank or adding an overflow weir. So, the silicone was always fully open to the air. Would you let this cure longer before doing a water test since it's in a fairly enclosed area and between the pipe and glass? I ask because AI is telling me that it takes 7-10 days to fully cure and safely hold water.

7-10 days!!! Uhhg, that is torture!

 

[wvned]

I would follow the directions on the product.

 

[ironwill723]

Can you put a fan on it? Like everyone else says I would at least wait a few days.

 

[griss]

Directions in the tube say fully cured in 24 hours with a 1/8” bead. Then goes on to say it reaches its greatest strength in 7 days.

 

[ironwill723]

Directions in the tube say fully cured in 24 hours with a 1/8” bead. Then goes on to say it reaches its greatest strength in 7 days.

I usually just wait 24 hours.

 

[griss]

I usually just wait 24 hours.

That’s what I’ve always done too. I’ll likely be cautious and wait until tomorrow night to give it 48 hours.

 

[Uncle99]

Like concrete, 95% cured in 24 hours, 100% in 2 years.
I think you’d be fine after 24.

 

[griss]

Still smells vinegary in the overflow so, I’m going to give it more time.

 

[griss]

Still a strong vinegar smell. Going to give it another 24 hours.

 

[Uncle99]

Still a strong vinegar smell. Going to give it another 24 hours.

I would not have that patience.
Cheers to you!
Let’s hope she’s dry.

 

[griss]

I would not have that patience.
Cheers to you!
Let’s hope she’s dry.

Oh, I'm antsy and nervous as all get out. If this damn thing is still dripping, I might drain/dry out the overflow and just fill the entire bottom with silicone. I have two caulk sized tubes on hand.

 

[Uncle99]

just fill the entire bottom with silicone.

That would fix the leak, LOL.