Chip In New (To Me) Tank!

[minnnt]

If it is still water tight i wouldn't touch the inside silicone at all.

 

[jojouk]

So,

Spoke to the brother-in-law. Apparently it was already there and he said it will be fine...

What I think I am going to do is sillicone over the chip, and then add more sillicone inside.

Then get a sheet of glass, and silicone it to the floor of the tank, in the gap inbetween the two runners, to act as a support for another sheet of glass that will act as the new base?

A quick diagram to explain...

Am I crazy, or is this overkill? And should I use 10ml glass or can I get away with thinner bit for the new 'base'

Oh, and thanks everyone so much for all your help

 

[minnnt]

Over kill.

 

[tribalbrit]

As there are no braces to the end's you could perhaps get away with just adding a new strap above the area of the chip, silicone into place and point it as per the original straps, making sure that it is fully sealed and attached at the point where it meets the front and bottom glass. A piece of glass 2 or 3 inches wide should be fine. And yes over kill.

 

[jojouk]

As there are no braces to the end's you could perhaps get away with just adding a new strap above the area of the chip, silicone into place and point it as per the original straps, making sure that it is fully sealed and attached at the point where it meets the front and bottom glass. A piece of glass 2 or 3 inches wide should be fine. And yes over kill.

Would that not require me to remove the silicone on the inside of the tank where the chip is to make sure new glass is a nice fit?

Thanks for your input!

 

[tribalbrit]

No I think you'd get away with just butting it up to the existing. Point a good thick bead of silicone up to the existing silicone and on to where the new glass will fit, then put in the new piece of glass pushing firmly into the bead you have already pointed which should push out the silicone onto the top of the new glass, point an additional bead of silicone over that and gently wipe over it with a wet finger. then do the same around the edges of the new glass.
The idea is a. to strengthen the damaged area and b. make it water tight so no water can pass by the new silicone and leak out the damaged bit if there were a small hole.

 

[wirralbull]

doesnt look like anything to worry about to me.

 

[jojouk]

I feel the need to do something about it. I'm a huge worrier, so I will be constantly thinking its going to pop!

Bit of glass on the floor to strengthen the base is the way I'm going to go I think.

At least then I haven't ignored it and hoped for the best!!

 

[Applecart]

I'd be tempted to get some high strength epoxy resin on that.
Use glass etch primer first to roughen the surface, then clean off and dry, then apply the epoxy resin and splint it in place with acetate wrapped lolly sticks and duck tape until it's rock solid set.
Don't buy that cheap rubbish in B+Q etc.. get some propper epoxy resin from a fibreglass/kevlar/carbon fibre stockist.
You can often get the stuff in a small DIY carbon fibre moulding kit, or at least the supplier of those kits could supply the clear epoxy resin.
( epoxy resin is not regular fibreglass resin, it's much harder when set )

I'd also go with the above suggestions re sheet inside tank.
I'm wondering if you could use 4mm acrylic sheet instead of glass as the extra base layer?

 

[jojouk]

I'd be tempted to get some high strength epoxy resin on that.
Use glass etch primer first to roughen the surface, then clean off and dry, then apply the epoxy resin and splint it in place with acetate wrapped lolly sticks and duck tape until it's rock solid set.
Don't buy that cheap rubbish in B+Q etc.. get some propper epoxy resin from a fibreglass/kevlar/carbon fibre stockist.

Something like this?

http/www.ebay.co.uk/itm/V-TECH-VITAL-RAPID-3-TON-EPOXY-RESIN-ADHESIVE-RESIN-HARDENER-4-MINUTES-WORKING-/390383765459?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item5ae4af87d3

http/www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-1x-Multipurpose-Super-Steel-2-Part-Epoxy-Resin-Quick-Setting-Metal-Pipe-Tank-/140670413782?pt=UK_Crafts_Cardmaking_Scrapbooking_Glue_Tape_EH&hash=item20c09c2bd6

 

[Applecart]

I'd be tempted to get some high strength epoxy resin on that.
Use glass etch primer first to roughen the surface, then clean off and dry, then apply the epoxy resin and splint it in place with acetate wrapped lolly sticks and duck tape until it's rock solid set.
Don't buy that cheap rubbish in B+Q etc.. get some propper epoxy resin from a fibreglass/kevlar/carbon fibre stockist.

Something like this?

http/www.ebay.co.uk/itm/V-TECH-VITAL-RAPID-3-TON-EPOXY-RESIN-ADHESIVE-RESIN-HARDENER-4-MINUTES-WORKING-/390383765459?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item5ae4af87d3

http/www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-1x-Multipurpose-Super-Steel-2-Part-Epoxy-Resin-Quick-Setting-Metal-Pipe-Tank-/140670413782?pt=UK_Crafts_Cardmaking_Scrapbooking_Glue_Tape_EH&hash=item20c09c2bd6

Neither really, you don't want adhesive as it never seems to set 100% rock hard.
I was thinking more like...

THIS , but obviously sold in a smaller amount as you wont need that much

after using something like THIS to create a good bond surface for the epoxy resin to grip.

If you choose to do this, double check the drying/setting conditions with the retailer.

 

[Tizer]

Call an aquatic tank builder for advice, while advice on here regarding this matter is useful, its better coming from the people who are truly in "the know".

 

[jojouk]

I'd be tempted to get some high strength epoxy resin on that.
Use glass etch primer first to roughen the surface, then clean off and dry, then apply the epoxy resin and splint it in place with acetate wrapped lolly sticks and duck tape until it's rock solid set.
Don't buy that cheap rubbish in B+Q etc.. get some propper epoxy resin from a fibreglass/kevlar/carbon fibre stockist.

Something like this?

http/www.ebay.co.uk/itm/V-TECH-VITAL-RAPID-3-TON-EPOXY-RESIN-ADHESIVE-RESIN-HARDENER-4-MINUTES-WORKING-/390383765459?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item5ae4af87d3

http/www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-1x-Multipurpose-Super-Steel-2-Part-Epoxy-Resin-Quick-Setting-Metal-Pipe-Tank-/140670413782?pt=UK_Crafts_Cardmaking_Scrapbooking_Glue_Tape_EH&hash=item20c09c2bd6

Neither really, you don't want adhesive as it never seems to set 100% rock hard.
I was thinking more like...

THIS , but obviously sold in a smaller amount as you wont need that much

after using something like THIS to create a good bond surface for the epoxy resin to grip.

If you choose to do this, double check the drying/setting conditions with the retailer.

What about some kind of epoxy putty?

http/www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ABRO-STEEL-REINFORCED-METAL-REPAIR-15MINUTE-EPOXY-PUTTY-/180672738736?pt=UK_Car_Accessories_Car_Care_Cleaning&hash=item2a10ef35b0