Lowes Epoxy Safe?

Gondore · 08/29/2008, 06:21 PM

I purchased this epoxy at Lowes tonight:

Does anyone know if it's safe to use in the tank to secure frags?

IslandCrow · 08/29/2008, 07:23 PM

In my experience, it's just fine. I've used it and I've had absolutely no problems.

Gondore · 08/29/2008, 07:34 PM

That is exactly what I wanted to hear. Has anyone else used it?

seapug · 08/29/2008, 08:00 PM

I haven't used that brand but I've used another no-name brand from Ace hardware. The main thing to look for is that it doesn't contain copper or some other anti-barnacle chemical that some types advertised specifically for marine boat repair contain.

Gondore · 08/29/2008, 08:05 PM

Says it contains epoxy resin, amine resine, and polymercaptan. Those are the only three things it mentions.

rbnice1 · 08/29/2008, 08:13 PM

used 6 bars and no side effects. Make sure you run a bunch of carbon when you use it tho.

IslandCrow · 08/29/2008, 09:50 PM

I've used the ACE brand as well, by the way. Ironically, it's not only the cheapest I've found, but my favorite. I just don't seem to end up with it stuck all over my hands when I work with it. Aquamend seems to be the worse as far as that goes. The Loctite brand isn't too bad.

08/29/2008, 06:21 PM	#1
Gondore Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 1,471	Lowes Epoxy Safe? I purchased this epoxy at Lowes tonight: Does anyone know if it's safe to use in the tank to secure frags?

08/29/2008, 07:23 PM	#2
IslandCrow Reef Monkey Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Rockledge, Fl Posts: 5,759	In my experience, it's just fine. I've used it and I've had absolutely no problems. __________________ All opinions in the above message should be taken with 35 ppt salt. -Mike C. Current Tank Info: I have a reef screen saver on my phone, does that count?

08/29/2008, 08:00 PM	#4
seapug Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: 4980 ft. Posts: 7,954 Blog Entries: 1	I haven't used that brand but I've used another no-name brand from Ace hardware. The main thing to look for is that it doesn't contain copper or some other anti-barnacle chemical that some types advertised specifically for marine boat repair contain. __________________ insert clever saying here. Current Tank Info: 200 gallon custom Marineland DD peninsular tank. LPS dominated mixed reef. Previous 90 gallon mixed reef TOTM April 2009.

08/29/2008, 09:50 PM	#7
IslandCrow Reef Monkey Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Rockledge, Fl Posts: 5,759	I've used the ACE brand as well, by the way. Ironically, it's not only the cheapest I've found, but my favorite. I just don't seem to end up with it stuck all over my hands when I work with it. Aquamend seems to be the worse as far as that goes. The Loctite brand isn't too bad. __________________ All opinions in the above message should be taken with 35 ppt salt. -Mike C. Current Tank Info: I have a reef screen saver on my phone, does that count?

08/29/2008, 07:34 PM	#3
Gondore Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 1,471	That is exactly what I wanted to hear. Has anyone else used it?

08/29/2008, 08:05 PM	#5
Gondore Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 1,471	Says it contains epoxy resin, amine resine, and polymercaptan. Those are the only three things it mentions.

08/29/2008, 08:13 PM	#6
rbnice1 Moved On Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cedar Hill Posts: 3,905	used 6 bars and no side effects. Make sure you run a bunch of carbon when you use it tho.