Should I re-seal it or no? 120 is holding water

Nolapete · Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2010 10:33 am Post subject:

You know you DON'T remove the silicone from BETWEEN the glass right? It's not necessary to get a good seal. Just make sure all the glass surfaces are cleaned. I use distilled white vinegar. Works wonders for cleaning any residue and makes any silicone film evident.

Ken · Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2010 3:29 pm Post subject: Tank

Check your seals between the glass when you strip it. I've resealed two tanks in the last couple weeks and both had separation between the glass. Just see if it has any flex or opens before you put the corner beads in.

Arkangel77 · Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2010 6:34 pm Post subject:

Yes Pete - I did not plan to cut the class appart. Thanks for the viniger tip. I will use that after I do some hand buffing tot he front glass!

Ken - after cutting out the seals I dont think any of the pannels are Loose or seperated. They are not water tight for sure but they seem solid!

Thanks Guys
Arkangel77

Arkangel77 · Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2010 6:53 pm Post subject:

PS - How do you guys smooth out the seals in the corners? I have used a spoon in the past. Have any of you got a better way to do it?

CBritze · Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2010 7:31 pm Post subject:

I used a spoon in the past it worked great.

MarkM · Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2010 7:52 pm Post subject:

Ken just uses his finger and it looks like a factory job.

Arkangel77 · Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2010 7:55 pm Post subject:

My fingers are too skinny! I like the uniformity of using a tool! It is important to make sure you dont get any air gapps in there. I hate sealing tanks!!!!!!!!!!!

MarkM · Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2010 7:59 pm Post subject:

Sealing it isn't all that bad, stripping it and getting out all the silicon is a pain in the a$$. I just finished stripping out my 110 for the second time, not fun.

Arkangel77 · Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2010 8:28 pm Post subject:

got it stripped today while I was doing a water change on the 180. I still got a little clean up t do But Its close to ready. The trick with stripping (IMO) is to change the blade out often! Use a holder for the blade and do it in some good light!!! I think I am gona polish the inside of the front glass and try to clean the corners a little more before I seal it back up.

cjacob316 · Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2010 9:49 pm Post subject:

i've seen people use tape to get straight edges on the seal, smooth it with the finger and the pull the tape off, i had a cheap tool hat's yellow and can be used as a cap for the silicone as well, but if angled wrong it can scrape too much off

MarkM · Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 1:49 pm Post subject:

Did you get a chance to seal it yet?

Nolapete · Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 2:40 pm Post subject:

I like doing the removal part, but hate doing the actual reseal. Ken and I make a good team on resealing. We can remove all the old, clean it up, and Ken reseals them quick.

Arkangel77 · Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 4:29 pm Post subject:

I have bin in Tennessee and am on my way home now. I gota work all week so I won't get back to the tank till the weekend, I hope I can do it then.
I am ready to make friends with Mr Ken! LoL

Cell phone replying stinks

Arkangel77 · Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 7:08 am Post subject:

Hey Guys - How manny tubes of silicone do you think I will need for this 120?

MarkM · Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 8:54 am Post subject:

one tube should be plenty