silicone for sump

AquaAdam · 08/28/2017, 07:27 AM

Is GE 1 windows and doors still safe for using in a sump? my sump tank cracked yesterday and I may try to reuse the pieces inside it. Just wondering if I decide to go this route, if that silicone will be safe.

Thanks

nereefpat · 08/28/2017, 07:41 AM

Yes, provided you give it plenty of time to cure. This takes a week or more.

mcgyvr · 08/28/2017, 08:05 AM

ALL 100% silicones are safe "once fully cured"..
GE Type 1 (vingear cure) is a faster curing version compared to type 2 (ammonia cure)

As stated that curing could take a week or more depending on bead thickness.. A small bead can cure in as little as 24 hours.. A thicker one could take MUCH longer..

08/28/2017, 07:27 AM	#1
AquaAdam Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Ontario Posts: 95	silicone for sump Is GE 1 windows and doors still safe for using in a sump? my sump tank cracked yesterday and I may try to reuse the pieces inside it. Just wondering if I decide to go this route, if that silicone will be safe. Thanks

08/28/2017, 07:41 AM	#2
nereefpat Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Central Nebraska Posts: 3,190	Yes, provided you give it plenty of time to cure. This takes a week or more. __________________ Pat Current Tank Info: 125 in-wall , 40b sump. 6 bulb T5. ASM G2 skimmer. LPS and leathers

08/28/2017, 08:05 AM	#3
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	ALL 100% silicones are safe "once fully cured".. GE Type 1 (vingear cure) is a faster curing version compared to type 2 (ammonia cure) As stated that curing could take a week or more depending on bead thickness.. A small bead can cure in as little as 24 hours.. A thicker one could take MUCH longer.. __________________ Who me?