Silicon Drying Time For Baffles

rsw686 · 06/28/2007, 07:07 PM

I had pressure fit acrylic baffles in before which wasn't working to well. Yesterday I drained the sump, cleaned it out and siliconed in new acrylic baffles.

I know that silicon doesn't adhere to acrylic, but my thought was it adheres to the glass which should keep the baffles from moving forward or back. I can't seem to find a glass shop around here.

It says it takes 24 hours to fully cure. I siliconed it all in last night at 11pm. This morning at 7am I wasn't sure if I had enough and added some to the small 4" baffle. Does anybody know if it is safe to put water in around 10 pm tonight? Thats 23 hours and 15 hours for the small baffles I added some more to. I'd just like to get the equipment up and running again on my tank or should I wait until tomorrow.

sabbath · 06/28/2007, 07:25 PM

I would add 24 hours to the last application.

joker12552 · 06/29/2007, 08:46 AM

For a safe bet, wait the 24 hours before adding water.

rsw686 · 06/29/2007, 09:06 AM

I ended up waiting. So hard when I had my new skimmer waiting to be used. Filled it up this morning and they seem to be holding great.

Dell2go · 06/29/2007, 01:23 PM

Always take precaution.

sabbath · 06/29/2007, 02:52 PM

That is great to hear. I know how it is to wait. It's really hard sometimes!

06/28/2007, 07:07 PM	#1
rsw686 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VA Posts: 549	Silicon Drying Time For Baffles I had pressure fit acrylic baffles in before which wasn't working to well. Yesterday I drained the sump, cleaned it out and siliconed in new acrylic baffles. I know that silicon doesn't adhere to acrylic, but my thought was it adheres to the glass which should keep the baffles from moving forward or back. I can't seem to find a glass shop around here. It says it takes 24 hours to fully cure. I siliconed it all in last night at 11pm. This morning at 7am I wasn't sure if I had enough and added some to the small 4" baffle. Does anybody know if it is safe to put water in around 10 pm tonight? Thats 23 hours and 15 hours for the small baffles I added some more to. I'd just like to get the equipment up and running again on my tank or should I wait until tomorrow.

06/29/2007, 09:06 AM	#4
rsw686 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VA Posts: 549	I ended up waiting. So hard when I had my new skimmer waiting to be used. Filled it up this morning and they seem to be holding great. __________________ The Reptile File Forum (Google It) Discussion forum dedicated to geckos, lizards, snakes, turtles, amphibians, and other reptiles. Current Tank Info: 90gal reef w/ 20 gal sump, Aquactinics TX5, Octopus NW150, AquaController Jr.

06/28/2007, 07:25 PM	#2
sabbath Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Twin City's Mn. Posts: 1,771	I would add 24 hours to the last application.

06/29/2007, 08:46 AM	#3
joker12552 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oak Ridge, Tn Posts: 72	For a safe bet, wait the 24 hours before adding water.

06/29/2007, 01:23 PM	#5
Dell2go Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Falls Church, VA Posts: 103	Always take precaution.

06/29/2007, 02:52 PM	#6
sabbath Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Twin City's Mn. Posts: 1,771	That is great to hear. I know how it is to wait. It's really hard sometimes!