DIY filter sock

[legalreefer]

Will super glue hold .093" acrylic/plexiglass together? Where can you get weld-on and what kind do you use? Apparently the HD I went to doesnt sell it. But the tray I making wont hold any real pressure on the part being glued... Any thoughts or concerns are greatly appreciated

 

[zavala83]

Pure reef carries it along with sign supply companies...

 

[mustangcaleb]

i bought some weldon 16 at optimum like 3 days ago

 

[dling]

If you go to lowes they will cut the plexiglass for you.

 

[lovejc03]

A little weldon 16 goes a LONG way!

 

[rhyerob]

I get my weld on at my local plexiglas retailer. Guaranteed you have someone that sells acrylic in your area

 

[carey1465]

Instead of using a adhesive, why don't you heat it up carefully and bend it? I made mine so it hooks on the side of my sump and used a dremel and cut out the hole for the filter sock. If your interested, I'll send you a pic of my design.


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[db366]

Calsak Plastics in Lawrenceville has 16. They also have another brand solvent that is about the same as 4.

 

[rdnelson]

Super glue will not bond to the acrylic what so ever. I have only used Weld On 16 and it is pretty runny. Can't imagine how hard 4 would be to work with.

 

[eagle9252]

Marine design also carries it.

Edit:

rdnelson99;769541 wrote: Super glue will not bond to the acrylic what so ever. I have only used Weld On 16 and it is pretty runny. Can't imagine how hard 4 would be to work with.

<span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: Verdana">open a bottle of pvc primer or rubbing alcohol it's about the same consistency.</span></span>

 

[jef4y]

Another thing about Superglue, it will most likely eat the acrylic and cause it to haze & crack. It's just not the right tool for the job when it comes to acrylic bonding.