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bullitr
03/19/2013, 07:59 PM
I bought a used euro reef RC 250 recirculating for my 32” cube as a trial skimmer that is a really good price but after I paid for it, then I notice that the bottom pvc is not attached. There is no return, no exchange policy. No wonder the price is good but considering I pay less than 1/4 for it I think its worth it to fixed it since they is not damage on the bottom just unglue. The eheim 1262 runs very good so I figure that I buy a $40 worth of acrylic, glue and few ball union valve and It should be good as new

http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab276/seancastor12/E32BB236-DF4B-4B76-9269-2F661B083BF3-147-000000045BC187A9_zps6711b697.jpg

http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab276/seancastor12/ad1da1b6-f283-4c13-adda-c2267abbcbbd_zps2fa5f3a6.jpg

So I went to Burbank plastic depot and bought a thick acrylic to replace the bottom
They suggested to used this instead
http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab276/seancastor12/12574807-A8EA-4072-A97B-D959E626A1D2-1555-000000EAEC8FC64C_zps093fa208.jpg
Because the bottom have pvc on them
http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab276/seancastor12/0EBD32A3-D7CC-4307-A2A6-1F5C660EFF7A-1555-000000EB24C1AC15_zps26196909.jpg
But I bought this Weldon 16
http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab276/seancastor12/3E2FC610-1040-4428-831E-90561455F18E-1555-000000EB3CC74210_zpsc9555dc2.jpg
Just in case

Suggestion?
Thanks

Aquatron
03/19/2013, 08:33 PM
I would lightly sand the edge so you have a clean surface to start with. There is a acrylic question thread here search it and PM the member "Peppie" SUPER nice guy alway's willing to help and does alot of acrylic custom work. I know he would be happy to help/tell you the best way so you know it will work/hold/seal:)

Nice skimmer i have the 1262 mod

bullitr
03/20/2013, 12:44 AM
Thanks
I have a good friend that will try to glue it after he route it :)

jake koppen
03/20/2013, 02:37 AM
I would first try the Weldon 16. If that didn't work I would use 2 part marine epoxy (sold at home depot) and tape a nice line to make it somewhat neat looking. Just needs to function but also don't want to put duct tape all over nicely designed equipment :)

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