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Title: Something better than GE Silicone I
Post by: pm on June 23, 2011, 06:14:00 PM

Hi all,

I am going to reseal a 48 gallon bowfront. I would like to use the strongest silicone out there that is safe. I have read that GE RTV108 is a good option. Anyone know where you can get this (1 tube only, not bulk) or something similar in the Ottawa area? If I cant get it I will use GE Silicone I, but was hoping to use something stronger for peace of mind.

Thanks

Title: Re: Something better than GE Silicone I
Post by: Rybren on June 23, 2011, 08:44:20 PM

Try Preston Hardware. I believe that I've seen some of the RTV adhesives there, although they might not have that particular one. In addition, some of the LFS carry tank-building grade silicone, but I don't recall the brand..

Title: Re: Something better than GE Silicone I
Post by: fischkopp on June 23, 2011, 08:49:22 PM

Try SC1200. Most professionals use that for building aquariums.

Title: Re: Something better than GE Silicone I
Post by: pm on June 23, 2011, 09:04:37 PM

Rybren - I work close to Preston hardware so I will check them out tomorrow.

fischkopp - SC1200 (or is it SCS1200) was another type mentioned when doing my web search. Any idea's who would carry it?

Title: Re: Something better than GE Silicone I
Post by: fischkopp on June 23, 2011, 09:37:31 PM

Quote from: pm on June 23, 2011, 09:04:37 PM
SC1200 (or is it SCS1200) was another type mentioned when doing my web search. Any idea's who would carry it?

I got it at Brown & Macfarlane Glass. I also saw it at Fishtails.

Title: Re: Something better than GE Silicone I
Post by: pm on June 25, 2011, 07:19:08 AM

Thanks fischkopp, I picked up some scs1200. It should do the trick.

OVAS

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