john.m.cole3
cyclOps
I'm resealing my tank with RTV 103. How long does it need to dry before adding water and fishies?
Silicone curing time
- Thread starter john.m.cole3
- Start date
- Tagged users None
OP
OP
john.m.cole3
cyclOps
WORD! thx
Be cautious the working time isn't as long as other silicones. Rtv starts to skim over after about 10 min IME.
OP
OP
john.m.cole3
cyclOps
good pointer. I used to caulk in aluminum framing on houses in FL, so I hope those few years experience helps me here
cilyjr
Valuable Member
Silicone needs a week to fully cure. When the tube says 48 hrs they are talking an 1/8th inch bead and I hope we are using more then that.
There 2 different curing silicone that's readily available neutral cure and acetoxy.
Acetoxy has an acid additive and it's maybe a bit less toxic in its curing state. The rvt (momentive) series is a good adhesive silicone and grear for glass but if you are running a thick bead and don't give it several days to cure you may have an issue.
There 2 different curing silicone that's readily available neutral cure and acetoxy.
Acetoxy has an acid additive and it's maybe a bit less toxic in its curing state. The rvt (momentive) series is a good adhesive silicone and grear for glass but if you are running a thick bead and don't give it several days to cure you may have an issue.
