wow what a nooob

jonathansruelas · 09/09/2011, 12:59 AM

ok so I was cleaning my asm G2 skimmer when the collection cup fell to the ground leaving a big crack on the bottom of the cup.. I filled water to see if water leaked and of course it was leaking a little. So does anyone know how i can fix it? i was thinking putting alot of silicon on and around the crack? does anyone have experience with this?

or know of a place that sells them? i searched a couple sites but only found the collection cup O ring and not the cup itself...

reefjunkie42 · 09/09/2011, 01:07 AM

hey, get weld on, google it, use 3 or 4. get the applicator and learn how to make molecular bonds using acrylic! it is a great thing to know how to use in this hobby.

PRDubois · 09/09/2011, 01:22 AM

+1 for weld on

jonathansruelas · 09/09/2011, 01:24 AM

ok so I googled the weld on 3 with the applicator, when I get it do i just put the weld on in between the seams? how long do i leave it on for

evsalty · 09/09/2011, 01:46 AM

It will set almost instantly. If this is a hairline or clean crack then 3 or 4 will work by applying it directly to the crack and letting it bond the pieces back together. For wider or not so clean cracks weld-on 16 will work better as it is to fill in voids as opposed to the 3 and 4 that are for molecular bonding.

jonathansruelas · 09/09/2011, 06:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by evsalty

It will set almost instantly. If this is a hairline or clean crack then 3 or 4 will work by applying it directly to the crack and letting it bond the pieces back together. For wider or not so clean cracks weld-on 16 will work better as it is to fill in voids as opposed to the 3 and 4 that are for molecular bonding.

Ok thank you for clearing it up for me.. Where do you order them from
?i I will need the weld on 3

Ron Reefman · 09/09/2011, 07:17 AM

I used 3M Co 5200 marine adhesive. There won't be any real pressure behind this and after 24 hours it holds GREAT. And you can buy a small tube at the local hardware. It isn't pretty, but it's quick and easy. BTW, after you use some, the rest of the tube will harden. I put a small piece of aluminum foil tape over the opening, thread on the cap and store it in the refrgerator (the one in the garage with all the beer and pop).

zigzag1 · 09/09/2011, 08:48 AM

Been there, done that on my old G3. Very frustrating, no doubt.. Mine broke into 4 pieces which I tacked together with superglue and then used silicone to make it water tight again. Then, I used this just long enough until the new one I ordered from Premium Aquatics arrived. Cup and lid are separate orders, fyi, in case you need both.. GL!

lexiz1 · 09/09/2011, 11:27 AM

GEL super glue. Worked great for same application.

yubunski · 09/09/2011, 12:23 PM

easy fix with weld on. also, having weld on and some acry. sheets on hand come in very handy for reef tanks. made a DIY fishing trap in less than 10 min a couple weekends ago.

yerboy · 09/09/2011, 12:25 PM

dont waste time and money ordering weld on when a little super glue will fix that crack right up.

Sport507 · 09/09/2011, 02:50 PM

+1 super glue gel.

jonathansruelas · 09/09/2011, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zigzag1

Been there, done that on my old G3. Very frustrating, no doubt.. Mine broke into 4 pieces which I tacked together with superglue and then used silicone to make it water tight again. Then, I used this just long enough until the new one I ordered from Premium Aquatics arrived. Cup and lid are separate orders, fyi, in case you need both.. GL!

I checked the website premium aquatics and they only have the g3, or is it the same size cup as the g2??

Instead of using weld on would silicon do the trick, I have no missing pieces just a crack where water seams through

jonathansruelas · 09/09/2011, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sport507

+1 super glue gel.

Where can I find the super gel? Does home depot hold it?

jonathansruelas · 09/09/2011, 10:52 PM

Bump

yerboy · 09/10/2011, 08:10 AM

home depot, lowes, dollar store, wal-mart, any of your big box stores will carry it

thebkramer · 09/10/2011, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yerboy

home depot, lowes, dollar store, wal-mart, any of your big box stores will carry it

+1
super glue gel is my best friend

plus.. it works great for fragging.. keeping rocks in place.. keeping snails from knocking everything over.. etc

you can get it just about anywhere.. even the dollar store!!!
(got mine from wally world near plumbing section for $2 for a big tube.. got 6 of them lol)

jonathansruelas · 09/10/2011, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thebkramer

+1
super glue gel is my best friend

plus.. it works great for fragging.. keeping rocks in place.. keeping snails from knocking everything over.. etc

you can get it just about anywhere.. even the dollar store!!!
(got mine from wally world near plumbing section for $2 for a big tube.. got 6 of them lol)

Alright cool thanks alot I am going to go search for it tonight.. Thanks everyone for the help

09/09/2011, 12:59 AM	#1
jonathansruelas Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sylmar, 91342 Posts: 622	wow what a nooob ok so I was cleaning my asm G2 skimmer when the collection cup fell to the ground leaving a big crack on the bottom of the cup.. I filled water to see if water leaked and of course it was leaking a little. So does anyone know how i can fix it? i was thinking putting alot of silicon on and around the crack? does anyone have experience with this? or know of a place that sells them? i searched a couple sites but only found the collection cup O ring and not the cup itself...

09/09/2011, 01:07 AM	#2
reefjunkie42 Wrasse junkie Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Buxton Posts: 2,148	hey, get weld on, google it, use 3 or 4. get the applicator and learn how to make molecular bonds using acrylic! it is a great thing to know how to use in this hobby. __________________ Just when I thought I was out, they pulled me back in... Current Tank Info: 60g SPS reef

09/09/2011, 01:22 AM	#3
PRDubois Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chester, VA Posts: 3,626	+1 for weld on __________________ http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2534403 Current Tank Info: 225 gal Reef, 60 gal reef & 40b frag tank

09/09/2011, 07:17 AM	#7
Ron Reefman Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 10,431	I used 3M Co 5200 marine adhesive. There won't be any real pressure behind this and after 24 hours it holds GREAT. And you can buy a small tube at the local hardware. It isn't pretty, but it's quick and easy. BTW, after you use some, the rest of the tube will harden. I put a small piece of aluminum foil tape over the opening, thread on the cap and store it in the refrgerator (the one in the garage with all the beer and pop). __________________ The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it. (Neil deGrasse Tyson) Visit my build thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2593017

09/09/2011, 08:48 AM	#8
zigzag1 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Anderson, Indiana Posts: 1,276	Been there, done that on my old G3. Very frustrating, no doubt.. Mine broke into 4 pieces which I tacked together with superglue and then used silicone to make it water tight again. Then, I used this just long enough until the new one I ordered from Premium Aquatics arrived. Cup and lid are separate orders, fyi, in case you need both.. GL! __________________ :beer: Mixed Reef, started 10/2004: 6' BB 125g DT, 100lbs LR, 40g sump, Dual Ehiem 1000 returns, Eshopps dual overflow, JBJ ATO, Vertex IN-180, PM Ca reactor, 250w MH w/VHO Actinic, AC3 w/Aquasurf, Tunze 6105 pair & 40B frag tank 8 Fish, 20+ corals, shrimp, snails, worms, bugs, etc.

09/09/2011, 01:24 AM	#4
jonathansruelas Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sylmar, 91342 Posts: 622	ok so I googled the weld on 3 with the applicator, when I get it do i just put the weld on in between the seams? how long do i leave it on for

09/09/2011, 01:46 AM	#5
evsalty hmmmmmm Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NW Mesa, AZ Posts: 3,531	It will set almost instantly. If this is a hairline or clean crack then 3 or 4 will work by applying it directly to the crack and letting it bond the pieces back together. For wider or not so clean cracks weld-on 16 will work better as it is to fill in voids as opposed to the 3 and 4 that are for molecular bonding.

09/09/2011, 11:27 AM	#9
lexiz1 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bartlett Posts: 345	GEL super glue. Worked great for same application.

09/09/2011, 12:23 PM	#10
yubunski Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: 08844 Posts: 57	easy fix with weld on. also, having weld on and some acry. sheets on hand come in very handy for reef tanks. made a DIY fishing trap in less than 10 min a couple weekends ago.

09/09/2011, 12:25 PM	#11
yerboy Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Huntsville AL Posts: 275	dont waste time and money ordering weld on when a little super glue will fix that crack right up.

09/09/2011, 02:50 PM	#12
Sport507 ~Just a Farm Boy~ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 1,651	+1 super glue gel. __________________ Sport If you do not test for it, DON'T dose it. Indiana INDMAS Member

09/09/2011, 10:52 PM	#15
jonathansruelas Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sylmar, 91342 Posts: 622	Bump

09/10/2011, 08:10 AM	#16
yerboy Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Huntsville AL Posts: 275	home depot, lowes, dollar store, wal-mart, any of your big box stores will carry it

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