Tank cleaner thingy

[Justice]

ok I just got this tank cleaner, it has 2 scrub pads and a sqeege, The
head has 2 positions and one position locks by pushing up this tab wich
puts a pice of plastic as a stopper. The stopper part came off. My
question is what would be a safe glue type substance to use, silicone?

TIA

[NetMax]

"Justice" > wrote in message
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> ok I just got this tank cleaner, it has 2 scrub pads and a sqeege, The
> head has 2 positions and one position locks by pushing up this tab wich
> puts a pice of plastic as a stopper. The stopper part came off. My
> question is what would be a safe glue type substance to use, silicone?
>
> TIA

2 part epoxy, sold in hardware stores should be fine (inert and very
strong).

Silicone would probably not work as it's designed to not harden.
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[Justice]

NetMax wrote:
> "Justice" > wrote in message
> news:OX1uf.26172$6K2.25452@edtnps90...
>
>>ok I just got this tank cleaner, it has 2 scrub pads and a sqeege, The
>>head has 2 positions and one position locks by pushing up this tab wich
>>puts a pice of plastic as a stopper. The stopper part came off. My
>>question is what would be a safe glue type substance to use, silicone?
>>
>>TIA
>
>
> 2 part epoxy, sold in hardware stores should be fine (inert and very
> strong).
>
> Silicone would probably not work as it's designed to not harden.
I thought of epoxy but thought it might be posion.

[Billy]

"NetMax" > wrote in message
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>
> 2 part epoxy, sold in hardware stores should be fine (inert and
> very strong).
>
> Silicone would probably not work as it's designed to not harden.
> --


Max, I've seen dozens of 2-part epoxy's, and some of them seem pretty
hazardous...could you specify which types you've used safely?


billy

[NetMax]

"Justice" > wrote in message
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> NetMax wrote:
>> "Justice" > wrote in message
>> news:OX1uf.26172$6K2.25452@edtnps90...
>>
>>>ok I just got this tank cleaner, it has 2 scrub pads and a sqeege, The
>>>head has 2 positions and one position locks by pushing up this tab
>>>wich puts a pice of plastic as a stopper. The stopper part came off.
>>>My question is what would be a safe glue type substance to use,
>>>silicone?
>>>
>>>TIA
>>
>>
>> 2 part epoxy, sold in hardware stores should be fine (inert and very
>> strong).
>>
>> Silicone would probably not work as it's designed to not harden.
> I thought of epoxy but thought it might be posion.


Hmmm, this is news to me. I've used West System Epoxy
http://www.westsystem.com/ for years in large quantities underwater in
aquariums (24/7). It's been many years since I researched epoxy, but
since I do use it, I must have satisfied myself that it was safe at the
time (and my fish would have to agree). Many epoxies are designed for
marine applications (strong, waterproof and we wouldn't be putting toxic
things in our lakes, would we?). I think it's the nature of 2-part
cements, in that they chemically react into an inert material, rather
than outgassing to dry like normal adhesives. This is why Fiberglas is
another underwater safe sealer. I'm assuming that the stuff available in
small double tubes at the hardware store would have the same
characteristics, as there would be a limited number of manufacturers and
recipes available. In any case, for the repair of a tool which is
underwater for so little time, I don't think there is much of a risk.
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[CanadianCray]

I have used many types of epoxy. Once they are cured the don't leach.

"Billy" > wrote in message
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> "NetMax" > wrote in message
> ...
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>> 2 part epoxy, sold in hardware stores should be fine (inert and very
>> strong).
>>
>> Silicone would probably not work as it's designed to not harden.
>> --
>
>
> Max, I've seen dozens of 2-part epoxy's, and some of them seem pretty
> hazardous...could you specify which types you've used safely?
>
>
> billy
>

[CanadianCray]

Also keep in mind its not going to be left in the water. Its only going to
be used for a few minutes & then removed.

"Billy" > wrote in message
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> "NetMax" > wrote in message
> ...
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>> 2 part epoxy, sold in hardware stores should be fine (inert and very
>> strong).
>>
>> Silicone would probably not work as it's designed to not harden.
>> --
>
>
> Max, I've seen dozens of 2-part epoxy's, and some of them seem pretty
> hazardous...could you specify which types you've used safely?
>
>
> billy
>

[Daniel Morrow]

Mid posted.
NetMax wrote:
> "Justice" > wrote in message
> news:OX1uf.26172$6K2.25452@edtnps90...
>> ok I just got this tank cleaner, it has 2 scrub pads and a sqeege,
>> The head has 2 positions and one position locks by pushing up this
>> tab wich puts a pice of plastic as a stopper. The stopper part came
>> off. My question is what would be a safe glue type substance to use,
>> silicone?
>>
>> TIA
>
> 2 part epoxy, sold in hardware stores should be fine (inert and very
> strong).

You can even get an underwater epoxy useful to use under water (it cures and
everything and is drillable after one hour even if it cures, etc.
underwater) that is specifically made for aquariums and should be totally
safe. You can get it from many aquarium equipment outlets. Good luck and
later!


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> Silicone would probably not work as it's designed to not harden.

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