Acrylic Reactor Repair Question???

italquam · Feb 20, 2017

I have a broken Next Reef Reactor, it broke around the rim, i believe i can fix it, what should i use for a weld on product? Please Advise

Brew12 · Feb 20, 2017

italquam said:
I have a broken Next Reef Reactor, it broke around the rim, i believe i can fix it, what should i use for a weld on product? Please Advise

Maybe @cromag08 can help answer that.

mtraylor · Feb 20, 2017

If its a clean separation you can use weld on 4. Its not a gel. There are some thicker gel ones, but I don't remember what they are.

jsker · Feb 20, 2017

italquam said:
I have a broken Next Reef Reactor, it broke around the rim, i believe i can fix it, what should i use for a weld on product? Please Advise

SciGrip 4 link and a applicator link

Vid on how to do it link

its very simple to fix

Triggreef · Feb 20, 2017

weld on 3 or 4 are about the same. as long as its a clean break either will work. If theres any gaps and you need something thicker, weldon 16 is like a gel.

hybridazn · Feb 20, 2017

Weldon 4 is almost like water, very thin. Weldon 16 is like gel and easier to handle.

Triggreef · Feb 20, 2017

hybridazn said:
Weldon 4 is almost like water, very thin. Weldon 16 is like gel and easier to handle.

correct, but the weldon 4 is stronger in the end.

italquam · Feb 20, 2017

Here is a picture of the break......i am not sure if the repair will work but I want to try at least and see how it comes out.

italquam · Feb 20, 2017

Triggreef said:
weld on 3 or 4 are about the same. as long as its a clean break either will work. If theres any gaps and you need something thicker, weldon 16 is like a gel.

I am thinking I will need the 16, I posted some pictures , let me know what you think

cromag27 · Feb 20, 2017

the scoop.....

scigrip 3 and 4 have differences, but for this application they would work in the same manner. both create a stronger bond than scrip 16, but they are water thing and could be hard to use in all applications. since this skimmer fix isn't structural, i'd say all options are viable. just depends on what you can get your hands on. as already stated, scigrip 16 has a syrup consistency.

cromag27 · Feb 20, 2017

after seeing the photos i'd use 3 or 4. you're going to be applying pressure on that rim when you turn the screws, so you'll want as strong of a bond as possible.

Fin · Feb 20, 2017

If you just want it back in operation and don't care about how it looks, epoxy putty will work. I fixed an old calcium reactor that I stepped on the inlet and didn't have a clean break with epoxy putty. It definitely won't look good though.