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fishnut321
12/19/2006, 03:40 PM
hi, the title says it, i need to glue some baffles in a rubbermaid sump
BeanAnimal
12/19/2006, 03:48 PM
It really depends on the type of expoxy. The 2-part "plastic epoxy" should be ok.
fishnut321
12/19/2006, 03:50 PM
what do i look for then? is there a specific type or should i look for certain ingredients when shopping?
WILLR
12/19/2006, 05:57 PM
HOME DEPOT --

THEY SELL A TWO PART EPOXY PASTE THAT IS NON TOXIC AFTER CURING AND IT IS MARINE GRADE. I THINK IT IS CALLED PC-11.
I USED IT FOR MY SUMP AND HAD NO PROBLEMS.
crazyguy34834
12/19/2006, 06:17 PM
I used the two part epoxy for plastic and covered it with aquarium silicon when it dried just to be safe
tmcghee
12/19/2006, 06:55 PM
Make sure it has no metal fillers in the ingredients.
Also, every time I use 2 part, my skimmer works overtime for about 12 hours.
H20ENG
12/19/2006, 09:34 PM
Bean,
Trying to PM you. Your box is full again:)
BeanAnimal
12/19/2006, 10:49 PM
jeeze.. clear now...
Frunkster
12/20/2006, 02:51 PM
I don't know if it's available in the US, but Milliput is a reef safe epoxy.

Made in the UK, but I know it's shipped worldwide, cheep to in comparison to most brands ;)
coreno16
12/20/2006, 03:15 PM
Aqua-mend from home depot is perfectly fine to use. I use it to epoxy frags to rock.

- Cory
BeanAnimal
12/20/2006, 03:21 PM
http://www.devcon.com/devconcatsolution.cfm?catid=29

Two types of plastic epoxy. I have used the first for my skimmer with great success.