Sump panel let loose!!!

i'm assuming you didn't use aquarium silicone? You'll most likely have to drain and dry the sump and re silicone with an aquarium silicone

 

years.

 

The problem is that silicone doesn't bond well with acryllic. You'd be better off using glass panels.

-JB

 

I 2nd glaspie's post.

It is best to use glass, but more silicone - a nice, thick bead built up on either side - should do as well.

 

Sorry to hear of your problems, what a nightmare!
 This is why I decided against constructing my sump and letting Glasscages do it.

 

What about using super glue gel to bond acrylic to glass? Ive never tried it, but it seems like it would work.

 

Well Saddoris, I don't know about you, but I don't think I'd risk thousands of dollars with a fix of superglue.

 

Posted By jbrunken on 01/29/2008 10:16 PM
The problem is that silicone doesn't bond well with acryllic. You'd be better off using glass panels.

-JB
I had the same problem. My acrylic baffles didnt' work out. Replaced them with glass baffles.

 

I used acrylic baffles in my glass sump that I had and never had a problem. I used the GE silicone II Doors and windows. The trick is you're supposed to sand the edges of the acrylic to help it bond better. Superglue won't work. Glass and acrylic don't really bond great but I never had a problem with mine the way I did it.

 

get plain window glass, i had to hit mine with a hammer a few times to break it so i could fit my skimmer in the sump, small peices of glass are very strong.
just make sure you measure really good,better to be 1/16th small, use toothpics at the corners to stabilize the glass while siliconing it.

you cant get tempered glass, it is special order.