Subj : Re: Need advice re: DIY f To : All From : ~*~ Vosklady ~*~ Date : Mon Nov 24 2003 11:05 am "NetMax" wrote in message news:6a4vb.13459$iT4.1674458@news20.bellglobal.com... > > "~*~ Vosklady ~*~" wrote in message > news:18Xub.23887$kL2.16603@fe3.columbus.rr.com... > > > > "NetMax" wrote in message > > news:_urub.8792$iT4.941243@news20.bellglobal.com... > > > > > > Materials and adhesives must be inert (ie: silicone, epoxy, > fibreglass). > > > > So I'm guessing that . . . AllGlass Aquarium Silicone would be the > > "silicone" to use . . . is this correct thinking Max? :) > > > > TIA > > > > ~*~ Vosklady ~*~ > > Two parameters of interest with silicone are toxicity (herbicides) and > strength (sealants vs adhesives). If your interest is in gluing > structures inside the aquarium, then your primary interest is in > toxicity. GE Silicone 1 for windows & doors is non-toxic last time I > checked. > > If you are interested in holding glass together, then GE also has an > aquarium product line (check their site) which is good for up to 5g, so > at least you know it is not toxic, but it's not available everywhere (and > who wants to build a 5g tank?). The industrial versions GE said were > safe to use were: GE012 (clear), GE12A (clear), GE112 (white), GE312 > (black) and GE361 (clear), but this is not advertised (use at your risk). > > I just picked up a GE RTV100 series and I'm checking if that is aquarium > applicable. I'd think that AllGlass Aquarium Silicone would be the right > stuff ;~), (might be a bit pricey), and if you're using it to build an > aquarium, surface preparation is as important as the silicone. > > NetMax > Thanks so much for the info Max . . . as always, it's appreciated. ;) Regards, ~*~ Vosklady ~*~ --- þ RIMEGate(tm)/RGXPost V1.14 at BBSWORLD * Info@bbsworld.com --- * RIMEGate(tm)V10.2áÿ* RelayNet(tm) NNTP Gateway * MoonDog BBS * RgateImp.MoonDog.BBS at 11/24/03 11:05:31 AM * Origin: MoonDog BBS, Brooklyn,NY, 718 692-2498, 1:278/230 (1:278/230) .