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Title: Weld-on in Ottawa
Post by: OttawaReefer on October 04, 2009, 06:06:56 PM
I've been to a buch of Home Depots and Ronas but can't find anyone selling Weld-on #4 to use with acrylic.  Where do people buy theirs?

I've though about using PVC bond/glue to put together an acrylic overflow box but would rather use weld-on.
Title: Re: Weld-on in Ottawa
Post by: Brine on October 04, 2009, 06:10:00 PM
http://canusplastics.com/index.html

Canus Plastics Inc.
300 Lisgar Street
Ottawa, ON
Canada
K2P 0E2

1-(800)-267-9699
Tel: (613) 232-2657
Fax: (613) 232-6214

E-mail:
Title: Re: Weld-on in Ottawa
Post by: OttawaReefer on October 04, 2009, 06:12:58 PM
Thanks.  I'll try to get out there tomorrow.  All that's holding me back from getting this tank up and started is my overflow box.......and my slowly filling tub of RO/DI water....drip drip drip  :)
Title: Re: Weld-on in Ottawa
Post by: elad on November 14, 2009, 08:08:31 AM
hi I e-mailed them and the got back and said they don't carry weld on #4 so were else can you buy it?
Title: Re: Weld-on in Ottawa
Post by: Rybren on November 14, 2009, 10:22:13 AM
I recently bought some acrylic from Canus for a project that I was working on.  They sold me a small bottle of Methyline Chloride ($3) to do the welding.  It's very watery, but did the trick.
Title: Re: Weld-on in Ottawa
Post by: nelson on November 14, 2009, 10:26:28 AM
Quote from: Rybren on November 14, 2009, 10:22:13 AM
I recently bought some acrylic from Canus for a project that I was working on.  They sold me a small bottle of Methyline Chloride ($3) to do the welding.  It's very watery, but did the trick.

I doubt that there's any product out there that is better for acrylic bonding....used it often without any issues whatsoever.
Title: Re: Weld-on in Ottawa
Post by: beertech on November 14, 2009, 12:08:44 PM
Canus also sells weldon 16
Title: Re: Weld-on in Ottawa
Post by: OttawaReefer on November 16, 2009, 04:35:09 PM
I ended up with the #16 from canus.  They mentioned that unless you really know what you are doing, #16 is better as it takes a little more time to bond.  The #4, from what they said, is pretty instant while the #16 gives you some wiggle-room before it sets.