leaking acrylic fixable?

[Jlux23]

May be picking up a large acrylic tank that has a leak and possibly warped top corner. Just wondering if its fixable. Or even worth fixing. 300 gallon tank. Maybe chop nd reseal or possible viewing panel for a plywood build.

 

[DonW]

Need to see pics. Usually you can cut the top off and just install a new top.

Don

 

[mojoreef]

Having had one just blow on me I would say dont touch it with a ten foot poll, but I am jaded.

 

[07FocusST]

Weldon3 or Weldon4, you can use it to fuse the acrylic together wether its a whole panel or filling in a crack. Weldon 16 (I think) is used to remove panels.

 

[DonW]

Weldon3 or Weldon4, you can use it to fuse the acrylic together wether its a whole panel or filling in a crack. Weldon 16 (I think) is used to remove panels.

I think your confused. 3 is thin general purpose solvent. 4 is the same but slower setting used for generaly extruded. 16 is more of a thick glue. Not really used on tanks at all. 40 is two part medium thickness and provides the best of both for tank building and repair.

 

[Frankie]

I have to agree with Mike, if it has been compromised already then the chances of the other seals not holding are good also.

 

[07FocusST]

Thanks DonW.... Its been forever and a day since I last used Weldon

 

[bigblue141]

I'd take some pictures and see if the Sponser on the site that build acrylic tanks thinks it's a wise decision or not?

If you were going to just cut it up anyway, I don't see why a corner leaking would be any issue at all