safe silicone sealer thread

Ronny#66 · 02/19/2009, 03:36 PM

There was a thread on safe silicone sealer . Anyone know where it is.

Thanks Ronny

fishtk75 · 02/19/2009, 04:08 PM

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Originally posted by Ronny#66
There was a thread on safe silicone sealer . Anyone know where it is.

Thanks Ronny

No but I go to pet store that is where I get it not lowes or home depot it not for fish tank.

Ronny#66 · 02/19/2009, 04:27 PM

It was GE for windows or tub or vise versa

Carlton'sTank · 02/19/2009, 04:30 PM

Yeah, anything that is mold-proof is the stuff with the harmful chemicals. If you are getting it at a hardware store look for aquarium silicone or looke for 100% pure silicone.

Tswifty · 02/19/2009, 04:30 PM

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Originally posted by fishtk75
No but I go to pet store that is where I get it not lowes or home depot it not for fish tank.

Why pay extra for different packaging?

GE Silicone I is perfectly fine, and I've used it on multiple sumps, overflows, and tanks. You can find it easily at any Lowes or Home Depot

Here are some pictures of the 2 different packages I have purchased it in.

GE Silicone II is the stuff not safe for aquarium use. As it has mold inhibitors in it.

Ronny#66 · 02/19/2009, 04:38 PM

now once you open it how do you stop it from getting hard in whats left in tube. I've tries the tube with a cap tried leaving some hang out of tube . Nothing I've tried works. Thanks carlton just what I needed for info.

Ronny

fireman676 · 02/19/2009, 05:07 PM

to stop it from getting hard use a rubberband to tightly hold a piece of plastic over the nozzle.

Ronny#66 · 02/19/2009, 05:35 PM

I just went to local hardware store they had GE #11 and GE 100% silicone and on label not for aquarium use or marine use under water line. All these tubes say not for aquarium use. What does your label say. The tube just said GE 100% silicone didn't say GE silicone 1. So whats the deal . I need the thread that was here. Maybe it was on the do it yourself forum . I can't search so I can't find it. I did read the silicone 11 label and it did have mildew stuff in it.

Ronny

fireman676 · 02/19/2009, 06:42 PM

The GE I is the one you want...its 100% silicone. The GE II has the BioSeal*mold/mildew protection stuff in it. Here is a link to it at Lowes http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...12A&lpage=none . I have used it time and again without any issues.

Tswifty · 02/19/2009, 07:07 PM

How do you need a thread... you've got pictures right there?

The thread the other day was started by Dglove (or a name similar to that), and basically says the same thing your getting here. Seriously Ronny, I've used the stuff I pictured above on tons of different things. Both under and above the water line.

GE Silicone I Window & Door

Ronny#66 · 02/19/2009, 07:15 PM

The local hardware here the tube says GE 100% silicone not GE I so is it the same ?

James79 · 02/19/2009, 09:22 PM

GE #1 or any other 100% silicone that does not say mold/mildew resistant. The disclaimer about not for use underwater is to cover the manufacturer if you have a leak/flood. GE does sell clear silicone with bio-seal (bad stuff) but it is labeled with a logo as such. Any other 100% w/o mold inhibitors should be fine as well.
My new sump's glue is drying now I used DAP 100% clear.

Ronny#66 · 02/20/2009, 12:24 AM

Is the bio-seal the mildew inhibitor ? sorry for all the ??'s just want to be shure .I have enought problems with this set up from time to time as it is!!

Ronny

Ronny#66 · 02/20/2009, 12:58 PM

So as long as it says 100% silicone and nothing about mildew It's ok . Have I got this right ?
Ronny

billdogg · 02/20/2009, 02:52 PM

yup you got it! ANY brand of 100% silicone that does not have mold/meldew inhibitors in it will work just fine - GE just happens to be the most commonly found.

texmexbigspring · 02/20/2009, 03:17 PM

I second the ge I I have used this to reseal my 125

Ronny#66 · 02/20/2009, 08:31 PM

Local hardware wanted almost seven bucks plus 6% tax for small tube of Dapp sealer. Rip off as usuall!!

Ronny

Ronny#66 · 02/21/2009, 04:03 PM

Sorry to beat dead horse ! the tubes here in local hardware is GE pure silicone doesn't say #1 it's not #2 it doesn't say anything about mildew resistant . Didn't dare to buy it . Does it have to say #1 ?

Ronny

Ronny#66 · 02/21/2009, 07:57 PM

How about an answer to the above.

Ronny

PRDubois · 02/21/2009, 09:37 PM

ANY brand of 100% silicone that does not have mold/meldew inhibitors in it will work just fine

Henry Bowman · 02/21/2009, 10:08 PM

^^^^^ what PRDrubois said......

Read all the way through the lable. It's small and a PITA. If there is ANYTHING other than silicone in the ingredients, dont buy.

Ronny#66 · 02/22/2009, 04:08 PM

Thanks for all the answers just wanted to be shure.

Ronny

02/19/2009, 05:07 PM	#7
fireman676 Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lexington KY Posts: 127	to stop it from getting hard use a rubberband to tightly hold a piece of plastic over the nozzle. __________________ "Beer is living proof God loves us and wants us to be happy." Ben Franklin Current Tank Info: Oceanic 75 gal RR, 20 gal fuge

02/19/2009, 06:42 PM	#9
fireman676 Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lexington KY Posts: 127	The GE I is the one you want...its 100% silicone. The GE II has the BioSeal*mold/mildew protection stuff in it. Here is a link to it at Lowes http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...12A&lpage=none . I have used it time and again without any issues. __________________ "Beer is living proof God loves us and wants us to be happy." Ben Franklin Current Tank Info: Oceanic 75 gal RR, 20 gal fuge

02/19/2009, 07:07 PM	#10
Tswifty Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PA Posts: 14,022	How do you need a thread... you've got pictures right there? The thread the other day was started by Dglove (or a name similar to that), and basically says the same thing your getting here. Seriously Ronny, I've used the stuff I pictured above on tons of different things. Both under and above the water line. GE Silicone I Window & Door __________________ "Enough light? Heck I could go barebottom and grow SPS in the stand!" - DiscoReefRover

02/20/2009, 02:52 PM	#15
billdogg Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Grove City, Ohio Posts: 10,806	yup you got it! ANY brand of 100% silicone that does not have mold/meldew inhibitors in it will work just fine - GE just happens to be the most commonly found. __________________ I'll try to be nice if you try to be smarter! I can't help that I grow older, but you can't make me grow up! Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef with 40b sump, RO 150 skimmer, AI Sol Blue x 2, and a 60g Frag Tank with 100g rubbermaid sump. 2 x Kessil A360w lights, BM curve 5 skimmer

02/21/2009, 09:37 PM	#20
PRDubois Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chester, VA Posts: 3,626	ANY brand of 100% silicone that does not have mold/meldew inhibitors in it will work just fine __________________ http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2534403 Current Tank Info: 225 gal Reef, 60 gal reef & 40b frag tank

02/19/2009, 03:36 PM	#1
Ronny#66 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Twilight zone Posts: 1,839	safe silicone sealer thread There was a thread on safe silicone sealer . Anyone know where it is. Thanks Ronny

02/19/2009, 04:27 PM	#3
Ronny#66 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Twilight zone Posts: 1,839	It was GE for windows or tub or vise versa

02/19/2009, 04:30 PM	#4
Carlton'sTank Moved On Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 113	Yeah, anything that is mold-proof is the stuff with the harmful chemicals. If you are getting it at a hardware store look for aquarium silicone or looke for 100% pure silicone.

02/19/2009, 04:38 PM	#6
Ronny#66 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Twilight zone Posts: 1,839	now once you open it how do you stop it from getting hard in whats left in tube. I've tries the tube with a cap tried leaving some hang out of tube . Nothing I've tried works. Thanks carlton just what I needed for info. Ronny

02/19/2009, 05:35 PM	#8
Ronny#66 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Twilight zone Posts: 1,839	I just went to local hardware store they had GE #11 and GE 100% silicone and on label not for aquarium use or marine use under water line. All these tubes say not for aquarium use. What does your label say. The tube just said GE 100% silicone didn't say GE silicone 1. So whats the deal . I need the thread that was here. Maybe it was on the do it yourself forum . I can't search so I can't find it. I did read the silicone 11 label and it did have mildew stuff in it. Ronny

02/19/2009, 07:15 PM	#11
Ronny#66 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Twilight zone Posts: 1,839	The local hardware here the tube says GE 100% silicone not GE I so is it the same ?

02/19/2009, 09:22 PM	#12
James79 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 170	GE #1 or any other 100% silicone that does not say mold/mildew resistant. The disclaimer about not for use underwater is to cover the manufacturer if you have a leak/flood. GE does sell clear silicone with bio-seal (bad stuff) but it is labeled with a logo as such. Any other 100% w/o mold inhibitors should be fine as well. My new sump's glue is drying now I used DAP 100% clear.

02/20/2009, 12:24 AM	#13
Ronny#66 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Twilight zone Posts: 1,839	Is the bio-seal the mildew inhibitor ? sorry for all the ??'s just want to be shure .I have enought problems with this set up from time to time as it is!! Ronny

02/20/2009, 12:58 PM	#14
Ronny#66 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Twilight zone Posts: 1,839	So as long as it says 100% silicone and nothing about mildew It's ok . Have I got this right ? Ronny

02/20/2009, 03:17 PM	#16
texmexbigspring Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Belton tx Posts: 53	I second the ge I I have used this to reseal my 125

02/20/2009, 08:31 PM	#17
Ronny#66 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Twilight zone Posts: 1,839	Local hardware wanted almost seven bucks plus 6% tax for small tube of Dapp sealer. Rip off as usuall!! Ronny

02/21/2009, 04:03 PM	#18
Ronny#66 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Twilight zone Posts: 1,839	Sorry to beat dead horse ! the tubes here in local hardware is GE pure silicone doesn't say #1 it's not #2 it doesn't say anything about mildew resistant . Didn't dare to buy it . Does it have to say #1 ? Ronny

02/21/2009, 07:57 PM	#19
Ronny#66 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Twilight zone Posts: 1,839	How about an answer to the above. Ronny

02/21/2009, 10:08 PM	#21
Henry Bowman Reefing since '87 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Allegheny Mountains of VA Posts: 2,162	^^^^^ what PRDrubois said...... Read all the way through the lable. It's small and a PITA. If there is ANYTHING other than silicone in the ingredients, dont buy. __________________ Have a good'un Current Tank Info: 90 gl SPS dominant / upgrade in the works

02/22/2009, 04:08 PM	#22
Ronny#66 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Twilight zone Posts: 1,839	Thanks for all the answers just wanted to be shure. Ronny