Wingin' It Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Just wondering what you all think... I bought this 30 Gallon Hexagon on the weekend, and just now noticed that the seal all look really old and that they may need to be redone...I wasn't really sure if they needed to be done, but they look kinda nasty at the moment. I took a close up...what do you think? Since it is a Hexagon, oh man, I may be in for a job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleshgear Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 i would redo it if it was me. but i work with silicone almost every day. i always left them along if they did not leak, but recently i resealed a 45 gallon that i had and it looks great now. i am glad i did it. there is a few other tanks that i would like to reseal. i used silicone 1 clear. i cut away the old silicone but i made sure to not cut in between the glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishkabod Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 Well I figure it's gonna leak sooner rather than later because of the weak seal so why not get the inevitable re-sealing done now before you have a leak and it also makes the tank look a heck of allot nicer. Just replace the silicone outside the seams not between the glass panes and you'll be glad you did. Shouldn't take too much time once you get the silicone cleaned out. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingin' It Posted March 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 Thanks for the advice...I think I will take it and do it...I know I read it somewhere on AA about what kind of silicone to use but can't remember what it was...anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleshgear Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 Thanks for the advice...I think I will take it and do it...I know I read it somewhere on AA about what kind of silicone to use but can't remember what it was...anyone? GE silicone 1 windows and doors. NOT bathroom and kitchen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Chicklets Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 Read this it will help you. http://albertaaquatica.com/index.php?showtopic=11713 You can get this as well and it is inexpensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingin' It Posted March 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 Thanks a bunch everyone...this is my project for this weekend. *Sigh* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CORVETTE Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 Yes don't cut it apart i still have one from years ago that i cut apart and got frustrated trying to piece back together...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingin' It Posted March 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 Yes don't cut it apart i still have one from years ago that i cut apart and got frustrated trying to piece back together...lol That's the part i'm a bit concerned about...Yikes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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