I was looking at a couple of products here in the US, Pond Coat and Rubber Coat. Both made by PermaDri (sister company of the one you used), but in talking to the product manager, he suggested I go with Rubber Coat. Cost of one gallon shipped to me in Dallas area was $65.
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So you can build a wood box, frame in a pane of glass for a viewing window, seal the inside with this stuff and it's good? I saw someone mention a liner but why bother with this stuff if you are putting a liner in it anyway?
I guess my question is will this product bond to glass and wood in the same manner silicone sticks to glass?
Would it work like this?
Build a large wood box like yours with a glass window up front framed in. Then the entire inside coated in this new unicorn tears stuff except the glass, only the first 2" of glass will be coated, the rest left as is so you can still see through, obviously. Then the small bit of exposed unicorn tears will be covered outside by a small bit of trim?
Am I correct? If so tanks just got a hell of a lot more affordable.
If not can you explain what else is needed?
I guess my question is will this product bond to glass and wood in the same manner silicone sticks to glass?
Would it work like this?
Build a large wood box like yours with a glass window up front framed in. Then the entire inside coated in this new unicorn tears stuff except the glass, only the first 2" of glass will be coated, the rest left as is so you can still see through, obviously. Then the small bit of exposed unicorn tears will be covered outside by a small bit of trim?
Am I correct? If so tanks just got a hell of a lot more affordable.
If not can you explain what else is needed?
Yep.. that about sums it up... 
Everyone in the US can get this stuff for $40 Canadian per gallon plus shipping... PM me for details 
Everyone in the US can get this stuff for $40 Canadian per gallon plus shipping... PM me for details
Excellent that is what I was hoping for but couldn't figure it out. I'll be PMing you sometime.
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I was just thinking about this.....how would a layer of several inches of stone or gravel in the bottom of the tank in anyway damage this liquid rubber material??
When I do my build, I am thinking about sealing all the corners/joints with fibreglass first then fully coat with this liquid rubber.
BTW, I'm loving this thread and build Joey, keep the updates coming
The rubber wouldn't be affected by the stones at all, There is a geo-textile which is used for corners (helps add some extra strength but shouldn't be needed in most applications we are intending it for) which I also sell for $75 Canadian plus shipping per 100' x12" rollBassinkorea;3091574; said:I was just thinking about this.....how would a layer of several inches of stone or gravel in the bottom of the tank in anyway damage this liquid rubber material??
When I do my build, I am thinking about sealing all the corners/joints with fibreglass first then fully coat with this liquid rubber.
BTW, I'm loving this thread and build Joey, keep the updates coming
you need it... I got it covered
Hey folks, for anyone else in the UK i found this Liquid Rubber stuff for £49 a gallon (imperial, naturally) delivered.
http://www.diytools.co.uk/diy/Main/sp-1-1-203-isoflex-liquid-rubber-4.25lt.asp?sQuery=liquid rubber
Its made by Ronseal so i don't know if maybe b&q do their own brand
http://www.diytools.co.uk/diy/Main/sp-1-1-203-isoflex-liquid-rubber-4.25lt.asp?sQuery=liquid rubber
Its made by Ronseal so i don't know if maybe b&q do their own brand
Im curious to know everyones thoughs on using 10mm glass instead of 12mm glass for the viewing window.
I will only be filling the tank to the 21 inch mark, which is to the top of the viewing window.
If i use 10mm, i will have a safety factor of 3.55 (rated as safe)
If i use 12mm, i will have a safety factor of 5.03 (rated as very safe)
On a tank with these dimentions, from what i read, i would need a safety factor of 2, befor it would be rated as "safe" im not sure what safety factor means, so i thought i would ask the pro's first on their thoughts on what glass thickness i should go with.
I noticed that other DIY plywood tanks that are triple the size of mine were using 12mm for the viewing window.
Cost isnt an ussue, as it would only be a $40 differance. Its the wait. it will be 3 weeks to get the 12mm glass from date of order, but they have 10mm on hand.
I will only be filling the tank to the 21 inch mark, which is to the top of the viewing window.
If i use 10mm, i will have a safety factor of 3.55 (rated as safe)
If i use 12mm, i will have a safety factor of 5.03 (rated as very safe)
On a tank with these dimentions, from what i read, i would need a safety factor of 2, befor it would be rated as "safe" im not sure what safety factor means, so i thought i would ask the pro's first on their thoughts on what glass thickness i should go with.
I noticed that other DIY plywood tanks that are triple the size of mine were using 12mm for the viewing window.
Cost isnt an ussue, as it would only be a $40 differance. Its the wait. it will be 3 weeks to get the 12mm glass from date of order, but they have 10mm on hand.
