sealents

[zact01]

hi ppl

i was curios as to what sealents you all use on your growbeds/tanks ect. i have been advised in the past to use aquariam safe silicone. if any of you use this what brand ect do you use ?

thanks

zact01

[fishfood]

Hi i just use sellys roof and gutter silicone havent had aproblem so far [and it dries in a day]

[Murray]

Hi FF, I use Sikaflex on everything...It is the miracle product. Will stick almost everything, does not go hard and brittle like silicones.
"If you can't glue it, you can't do it"

[GaryD]

Hi,

On the issue of sealants.....and any other chemical composition to be used in close proximity to a aquaponics system.....my advice would be to exercise caution.

What kills fish instantly isn't the only issue that we need to consider. Fish can accumulate toxins that may be subsequently ingested by consumers.

If in doubt.....check the Material Safety Data Sheet.

Gary

[zact01]

so what sealints do u use garry ?

thanks everyone for your help sofar i am getting the equipment together to start my test system so that in the end i can have a massive system :)


thanks

zact01

[GaryD]

Hi Zact,

I use a clear silicon sealant made by Selleys. I believe that it's the same stuff used to fabricate glass aquariums.

Gary

[Aquatic Oasis]

Hi peoples,
It might be worth using a product called Plumb-seal made by bostik. This is a malleable product that will not eat plastic and more importantly is food grade. We sell plenty for Hydropnic systems and Rain water tanks.

[Murray]

Hi AO, How does that product come, in a cartridge ? and how much is it ?

[Aquatic Oasis]

How s that for a speedy response. Same as silicone (catridge)only a little messier. RRP is $12.60 For similar size to average silicone.