Silicon won't stick to rubber

[dougmich]

Have tried the GE Window & Door 100% Rubber Silicone and am finding it will not stick to the EPDM rubber pond liner I am using for my wood aquarium. I have used contac cement to attach the liner to the wood walls and all is sticking great. I was using the silicone to seal the seams. After a week submerged there was no leaking however when water was removed the silicone would literally peel away. Any suggestions????

Thanks

 

[basslover34]

Have tried the GE Window & Door 100% Rubber Silicone and am finding it will not stick to the EPDM rubber pond liner I am using for my wood aquarium. I have used contac cement to attach the liner to the wood walls and all is sticking great. I was using the silicone to seal the seams. After a week submerged there was no leaking however when water was removed the silicone would literally peel away. Any suggestions????

Thanks

Had you read through the Forum you would have seen/been told that silicone doesn't stick to Pond Liner...it can be used as a "gasket" however

 

[dougmich]

What can I use to seal the seams if i can't use silicone?

 

[Dr Joe]

Check EDPM liner suppliers for the sealer made for it, thy also have patch kits.

Dr Joe

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[titulaernd]

http://www.bestnest.com/bestnest/pond_liners.asp?src=googleaws&kw=pond_liners_pm

try here. Firestone and good year make foams and adhisives for the pond liners they sell that work wonderfully.

 

[midnight]

i used liquid nail to seal my overflow pipe that went through my pond liner
it didnt hold so i found this stuff at lowes
post 19 shows the stuff i used
been holding so far
not sure if it will help with whatever your doing but worth a try
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=94866

 

[dougmich]

http://www.bestnest.com/bestnest/pond_liners.asp?src=googleaws&kw=pond_liners_pm

try here. Firestone and good year make foams and adhisives for the pond liners they sell that work wonderfully.

Has anybody used the firestone rubber caulking or the 3M 5200 marine caulking, can't find info if they are fish safe. I would think the firestone is for sure because it is a EPDM rubber caulk.

 

[Dr Joe]

When fully cured the 5200 is.

 

[dougmich]

Thx Dr. Joe