Archer Posted May 17, 2004 Report Share Posted May 17, 2004 Hey guys, this is my first time on here....... I have a question that im sure i already know the answer to but would like to confirm.... I have been given a 48 x 18 x 18 tank... I know yay me! the only problem is the Side glass (18x18) has a chip in it.... and leaks copious amounts of water (the whole tank drains in about 3 hours... thank god i leak tested first!) My question is.... cant i cut the silicone and replace that individual sheet of glass and re-silicone, or do i need to pull the tank apart and start from scratch? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
count_sexy_tart Posted May 17, 2004 Report Share Posted May 17, 2004 silicone the hole up and releak test if no leaks in the rest of the tank just cut off the old side and silicone in a new piece and you should be ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doch Posted May 17, 2004 Report Share Posted May 17, 2004 in my opinion if one part is going to leak strip the lot and do the whole tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
count_sexy_tart Posted May 17, 2004 Report Share Posted May 17, 2004 doch its leaking due to a chip not from silicone break down :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted May 17, 2004 Report Share Posted May 17, 2004 Hi arch, the easiestway to fix that is to do a patch. May not look the best, but depends where the chip is. Cut the bead of old glue out from the corner, carefully clean and dry the area, cut a piece of galass and silicone it into place taking care the patch has glue around the whole of it's perimeter. Glue the patch on the WATER side. Smooth of the surplus glue and fill it up. No sweat. Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archer Posted May 17, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2004 hey guys, thanks heaps for the replies...... im going to try patching it..... if that doesnt work i will strip it down.... cheers Archer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
count_sexy_tart Posted May 17, 2004 Report Share Posted May 17, 2004 would you put a patch on your windscreen ????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Posted May 17, 2004 Report Share Posted May 17, 2004 Nope, but I'd call Novus, - the same thing really. Patching a tank is fine as long as its small and repairing a chip, not a crack. It won't weaken it and its the quickest and cheapest method to repair it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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