I got a few tanks Ill be doing this week myself.....my biggest problem is overthinking things, when I just need to get up and start working on them
Best Silicone for resealing large tanks
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- 275 gallon resealing silicone
Thats usually the best way to do it. I get to critical about things like yourself instead of just taking it slow
IME and IMHO, GE silicone 1 is fine and used often, by small-scale professionals too. Don't use GE II as it has anti-mold additives that are toxic.
Also, it's not so much the kind of silicone that matters because all 100% silicones are equal in my limited understanding. It's the approach. The hands-down best approach is to remove the whole glass panel, clean off the old silicone, and silicone the panel over again. Just redoing the inside seams is a band aid IMHO and in this case low effort = poor reliability.
If worried and/or for extra strength and safety margin, can add a glass strip, e.g., 3/8" thick by 1.5" wide along the bottom, the entire length. That buys a lot of safety. This is how large scale professionals do it.
Also, it's not so much the kind of silicone that matters because all 100% silicones are equal in my limited understanding. It's the approach. The hands-down best approach is to remove the whole glass panel, clean off the old silicone, and silicone the panel over again. Just redoing the inside seams is a band aid IMHO and in this case low effort = poor reliability.
If worried and/or for extra strength and safety margin, can add a glass strip, e.g., 3/8" thick by 1.5" wide along the bottom, the entire length. That buys a lot of safety. This is how large scale professionals do it.
I just ordered 10 tubes of black asi from bulkreef supply for $9.99.
Check if you have a CDS supply in your area. They sell SCS for 5 bucks a tube
Ya man, it's a pool/building supply. Not sure if there is a location out by you
I paid 20 a tube. Must have been an extra reach around tax on top of the bend over tax
