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03/02/2006, 08:38 PM
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Location: Oak Park Illinois
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Hot glue gun reef safe?
I'm going to use it to glue some egg crate together and I just want to make sure it's ok to use witht he salt water.
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03/02/2006, 08:39 PM
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I never had a problem with it. It just doesn't hold up well over time.
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03/02/2006, 08:49 PM
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Thanks, on to plan B.
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03/02/2006, 08:55 PM
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Plan B = Tie wraps
 Just be sure that they have no metal tab.
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03/02/2006, 10:15 PM
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Moved On
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Montreal, Canada
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silicone it.Us clear nothing can go wrong.Use kitchen and bath.
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03/02/2006, 10:19 PM
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Location: IA
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don't use kitchen and bath silicone (has mildew remover additives) Use GEI or II 100%clear silicone (not rubber) find it at Lowes
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03/02/2006, 10:22 PM
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Many use Weldon acrylic glue. Lasts very long and makes air and water tight bonds.
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03/02/2006, 10:22 PM
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Moved On
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Montreal, Canada
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Most are safe I have used dif types.I should have mentioned the mold onesforgot sorry.
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