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10/12/2016, 09:19 PM
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Slight crack on bubble magus curve 5 cup
Can i use silicone on bm curve 5 cup that has a slight crack and its leaking.? I bought it used.
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10/13/2016, 08:41 AM
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Water is the most powerful force on earth, especially pressurized water. Bubble Magus is a a good company. I would just talk to them. Paying a few bucks is a lot less than paying for a carpet.
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10/13/2016, 09:15 AM
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just toss some tape on it and call it a day.
Lol jk, just call them up and see if you can buy a new cup. I am sure it will be very cheap. Or I am sure they will offer you a solution to fix it. Silicone doesnt bond to acrylic does it? Im not 100% sure. I think they make silicone for plastic that may work out for you. |
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10/13/2016, 10:56 AM
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Seaside Aquatics carries replacement parts. As for contacting Bubble Magus; good luck...
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10/13/2016, 11:41 AM
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Silicone will not adhere well to acrylic. You could probably get away with using weld-on #4 solvent depending on where the crack is
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10/13/2016, 03:40 PM
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Im in canada i dont think we sell weldon? How about superglue?
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10/13/2016, 05:37 PM
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Also how about acetone?
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10/13/2016, 08:54 PM
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Assuming you're talking about the collection cup, it's under very little pressure so silicone will seal it up just fine. Use the GE silicone II as its formulated to work better on plastics.
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10/14/2016, 10:49 AM
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Yes the collection cup.
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10/14/2016, 11:04 AM
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If Weldon 4 or 16 is not available, I would go with superglue liquid first. After making sure it is clean and dry, allow just a small amount to wick in. If that doesn't work, I'd use a 2 part epoxy.
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10/14/2016, 11:44 AM
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10/14/2016, 01:02 PM
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ACRIFIX is available in Canada.
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