L Lucent28 Active Reefer Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Mar 14, 2006 #1 I used Silicone I rubber sealent, color white, on my sump for the baffles and such. It is the type for windows and doors. Is this the right kind to use or can it be hazardous to my tank?
I used Silicone I rubber sealent, color white, on my sump for the baffles and such. It is the type for windows and doors. Is this the right kind to use or can it be hazardous to my tank?
A Anonymous Guest Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Mar 15, 2006 #2 If it got anti-fungal or anti mold chemical, it will not be good for anything. I feel it is the case for you. Good luck.
If it got anti-fungal or anti mold chemical, it will not be good for anything. I feel it is the case for you. Good luck.
L Lucent28 Active Reefer Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Mar 15, 2006 #3 how do you know if it has these chemicals?
A Anonymous Guest Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Mar 15, 2006 #4 It will be labled as such. I think the bath and kitched silicone's usually do have mold inhibitors. Door and window usually don't. It should say on the label. Louey
It will be labled as such. I think the bath and kitched silicone's usually do have mold inhibitors. Door and window usually don't. It should say on the label. Louey
A Anonymous Guest Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Mar 15, 2006 #5 You want to use the ones that have 100% pure silicone. Easy to find in most home stores. Stay away from the kitchen and bath stuff.
You want to use the ones that have 100% pure silicone. Easy to find in most home stores. Stay away from the kitchen and bath stuff.
C ChrisRD Advanced Reefer Location Upstate NY Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Mar 15, 2006 #6 What brand was it that you used? I've used the GE Type 1 Window & Door stuff many times with no problems.
What brand was it that you used? I've used the GE Type 1 Window & Door stuff many times with no problems.
A Anonymous Guest Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Mar 15, 2006 #7 It was the GE 100% silicone. I have picked it up from both Lowes and Home Depot.
C ChrisRD Advanced Reefer Location Upstate NY Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Mar 15, 2006 #8 Oh, sorry Waz, the question was for the original poster...
