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03/27/2017, 06:34 PM
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How long to let a small amount of silicone dry
Hi, I'm setting up an Auto Top Off system. I'm using a 5 Gallon bucket for the reservoir.
I drilled a hole in the bottom of it and stuck the tubing about 2" in and have made it water tight with silicone, and it's been curing for about 2 days now. I can kind of make out a hardly noticeable vinegar smell if I stick my head in the bucket. So should I let it dry for the full 2 weeks or is it fine to use now? Thanks, Ethan |
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03/27/2017, 09:31 PM
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How thick is the silicone? I always wait at least a week.
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03/27/2017, 10:06 PM
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03/28/2017, 01:06 AM
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Not sure i'd trust silicone to stick to hdpe...
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03/28/2017, 01:09 AM
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03/28/2017, 11:45 AM
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when you fill the bucket up with water the bucket being plastic will bow out a bit. I think over time it will loosen the silicone and water will get through. possibly if you used ALOT of silicone it may hold up fine.
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03/28/2017, 12:04 PM
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What should I use to glue it with? |
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03/28/2017, 12:54 PM
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not sure any glue really would be the answer, just put a ton of silicone on it, I would think if you could find some kind of rubber gasket that would work best. I actually use a 10 gallon Rubbermaid container for my ATO, I just cut a hole in the top and ran the line out the top lid. That's also a suggestion.
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03/28/2017, 01:08 PM
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I'll put a BUNCH more silicone on the bucket today. This is the ATO system I have. So I think it would be really difficult to set up a siphon with it. 
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03/28/2017, 01:38 PM
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I have a pump in the bucket that pushes the water out into the sump, no siphon or are you trying to run a siphon?
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03/28/2017, 03:06 PM
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I would run a siphon but it is next to imposable with this ATO system. |
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