DIY Algae scrubber

[jaws7777]

J jaws7777 Depending on how well our nitrate filter works, we could start selling them. Nitrate Reduction Bros. Inc.

Didn't someone have a patent for an specific design for algae scrubber that has since expired? Either way let the mass production begin.

Lmao dont think we should start counting $$$just yet. I cant get mine to stop leaking. Should be ok now.
How long should i let the silicone dry ? Applied the new coat yesterday and im itching to get this thing up and running

 

[Angelphish]

Lmao dont think we should start counting $$$just yet. I cant get mine to stop leaking. Should be ok now.
How long should i let the silicone dry ? Applied the new coat yesterday and im itching to get this thing up and running

Maybe I just need a different business better who has a better attention to detail.

It usually tells you on the tube how long to wait. Most manufacturers say 48 hrs, but do 72 to be safe.

 

[Angelphish]

Maybe I just need a different business better who has a better attention to detail.

It usually tells you on the tube how long to wait. Most manufacturers say 48 hrs, but do 72 to be safe.

If it doesn't cure properly, it could release ammonia into the water.

 

[jaws7777]

Maybe I just need a different business better who has a better attention to detail.

It usually tells you on the tube how long to wait. Most manufacturers say 48 hrs, but do 72 to be safe.

Ha u come watch my kids pal !

 

[Angelphish]

Ha u come watch my kids pal !

$60/hr
I gotta pay for the poly addiction.

 

[tarheel96]

J jaws7777 What kind of silicone are you using? Most silicones used for aquariums don't stick to plastics well. Try Dow Corning 732. It's acetyl cure like RTV 103/108 and GE I.

Dow Corning 795 and 79x neutral cure silicones will probably adhere to plastics even better than 732 but I know for a fact 732 does a good job.

 

[jaws7777]

J jaws7777 What kind of silicone are you using? Most silicones used for aquariums don't stick to plastics well. Try Dow Corning 732. It's acetyl cure like RTV 103/108 and GE I.

Dow Corning 795 and 79x neutral cure silicones will probably adhere to plastics even better than 732 but I know for a fact 732 does a good job.

Im using GE1.......aaagggh.pleaee dont tell.me this stuff is gonna fail

 

[markstrimaran]

Ge1, will stick to pvc, well if wiped down with alcohol, sticks to we'll to everything except, hard smoother plastics poly. Hdpe, , it sticks to sanded acylic also.
I like the rvt stuff, or urethane foaming glue, epoxy, and the hot glue gun.

 

[markstrimaran]

I am moving at a snails pace prototyping, between welding 45 hrs and boat building.
The version 2.0 nitrate reactor, and copod generator.

 

[jaws7777]

Ge1, will stick to pvc, well if wiped down with alcohol, sticks to we'll to everything except, hard smoother plastics poly. Hdpe, , it sticks to sanded acylic also.
I like the rvt stuff, or urethane foaming glue, epoxy, and the hot glue gun.

In my rush to get this donr along with all the craziness in my life i did neither uggh (sanding or using alcohol)