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.

 

[kharmaguru]

If the two surfaces were clean and dry it won't leak. Did you install that nut on the bottom to hold it while it was curing?

 

[griss]

That would fix the leak, LOL.

I’m mostly joking

If the two surfaces were clean and dry it won't leak. Did you install that nut on the bottom to hold it while it was curing?

Yes I did.

Water in the overflow testing it tonight.

Also, received the longer pieces of T-Slot I ordered for the light fixture. For some reason, Tnutz sent the long pieces UPS and the hardware USPS. The hardware is scheduled to be delivered Friday.

 

[griss]

Here’s the T-Slot with the brackets for the Euroquatics lights that @kharmaguru made for me…thanks friend!!

 

[griss]

An hour and a half and no leaks so far. Fingers crossed, knock on wood, all that jazz.