best re-seal silicone??

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dahenley

Hello, im looking at re-siliconeing a tank that i purchased.
I have seen many different silicones used and suggested for reparing tanks. i was wondering what everyones opinion is.

Dow 999
Dow 832
Dow 795
Momentive RTV 100
All Glass/Aqueon silicone

(im not going to use GE #1 because its not a structural silicone.)

the tank is 36" tall by 28" deep.
Its a DAS tank also.
i asked our DAS sponsor and no reply.......


i would like to hear opinions, and facts from those that have done this. (also, what size tank did you reseal)
also, this is a cut apart and re-do, not just fixing the inside of a tank.. im actually starting over!!

thanks
 
GE#1 may not be a structural silicone but if its 100% silicone and so are the others I would love to hear what the difference it.
 
ASI 502 -- only source in Dallas is

Graphic Solutions Group
304 N. Walton
Dallas, TX 75226
214-748-3271
800-366-1776


Have sealed (including full disassembly of a 150 G) using this one.

It is the brand one of the local commercial builders uses.
 
@masharp1126 wrote:
FWIW said:
Momentive purchased GE so its the same. From my research, 100series rtv is great for glass to glass. You'll eventually get an adhesive that's stronger then the surface of the glass and becomes null..

103 is What I chose, and soon Will begin my adventure. (After I pick up a few suction cups..
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I recently reseal my 180 gal tank with dow 832 black silicone and i love the it. It was the best silicone i ever used. my tank is sort of hex tank so i need a very very strong and reliable silicone and after doing research i decided to go with dow 832. it did the job perfectly.
 
ok so i am in the middle of the whole reseal myself i have a DSA 280 gallon so i called them and they let me tour the shop and gave me pointers on how to reseal it as well. very nice and helpful they use ASI #502 silicone clear and ASI # 503 black on their builds give them a call i am sure they can help you too i also bought the silicone from them as well here is the info
they are local
Deep Sea Aquatics
2054 Forest lane
Suite 410
Garland, TX 75042 Phone: 972.205.0700
Fax: 972.205.0900
sales@deepseaaquatics.net
Hours Of operation
M-F 8:30am - 4:00pm CST
 
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