what do you use to bond acrylic?

[sillygoose]

We got a used Deltec skimmer today :thumbsup:...except we need to patch a seem between the cylinder and the base. It seems like I've heard of something with "weld" in the name.

 

[fishaholic911]

Weld on 16

 

[phenom5]

Weld-on 16

 

[itsmateo]

There are different numbers of weld on, 16 is a thicker gel. what are you trying to bond together? I can give you a better answer on which weld on to use.

 

[sillygoose]

We need to seal the cylinder of the skimmer to the base. It leaks a bit and we want to run it externally.

 

[itsmateo]

if the pieces of acrylic sit flush together you should use weld on 4, it is a water thin liquid and you apply it with a syringe or bottle with a needle, the acrylic will wick it in to place. this will give you the best water tight bond... if they don't sit flush and have a bit of a gap in places, or you need to fill a gap use 16, it is gel like and will sit to fill the gaps.

 

[sillygoose]

Are either of these available anywhere in town?

 

[jjk_reef00]

Ace on Grant rd west of the expresway

 

[sillygoose]

I got some at the ACE by Tucson High this afternoon.