crusty76 Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Its been 48 hours now how long before I could do a water test? the sillicon tube says full cure in 7 days should I leave it that long? any help would be great thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
028NVD Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 10 mins, sometimes 15 mins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titlebound Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 i would probably do it straight after the silicone skins...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tech Den Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 what size tank? Bigger the tank more pressure. Should be alright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusty76 Posted February 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 what size tank? Bigger the tank more pressure. Should be alright. Thanks for answering mate, didnt think it was a silly question but sure got some idot answers! its 3x18x2 Iv never done a patch before so the best way to learn is ask Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackayman Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Its been 48 hours now how long before I could do a water test? the sillicon tube says full cure in 7 days should I leave it that long? any help would be great thanks in advance! Well.... If it was me, I'd wait 7 days. Brendan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve6610 Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 we patched some sump holes, waiting 24 hours and filled them up, no worries, i'm guessing yours was a reseal? so might be different, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
028NVD Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Well i was being honest, seriously, i justwait till the silicone skins over and fill'er up! But i only do it this way is the patch is on the inside, never on the outside, but thats common sense really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusty76 Posted February 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Well i was being honest, seriously, i justwait till the silicone skins over and fill'er up! But i only do it this way is the patch is on the inside, never on the outside, but thats common sense really Realy? sorry thought you were being smart lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liljohn_83 Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 atleast 24 hours in my opinion ,,,and was it a big crack ,,and wear exactly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquaaddict Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 most definately wait at least 24 hours plus, haste will make the paste waste. researchers in medical science would love a tube like that...cancer, full cure in 7 days. which silicone have you actually used that stipulates seven days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusty76 Posted February 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Yes it was a pretty big crack about 40cm a sort of wide U shape on the bottom the silicone was selleys aquarium silicone says 7 days to full cure? thanks guys for the advice so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquaaddict Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 thats cool mate, you used the right stuff..go with min 24-48 hours and it should be sweet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusty76 Posted February 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 thats cool mate, you used the right stuff..go with min 24-48 hours and it should be sweet Awsome cheers mate will test it out then! thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savage_roo Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 I would leave it 48 hours fill it slowly and leave the water in for a few hours No leaks drain set it up and use it lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish4fish3 Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 I patched the base in one of my 4x18x18 and after around a few hours I filled it up. I forgot to read the instructions - 7 days full cure - rinse properly before filling and placing fish. Tank held and fish lived with no real side effects. fish are suppose to have 3 eyes yeah? like blinky in the Simpsons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusty76 Posted February 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 I patched the base in one of my 4x18x18 and after around a few hours I filled it up. I forgot to read the instructions - 7 days full cure - rinse properly before filling and placing fish.Tank held and fish lived with no real side effects. fish are suppose to have 3 eyes yeah? like blinky in the Simpsons lol! thats good lol blinky! lol! thanks for that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusty76 Posted February 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 Thanks guys worked a treat! thanks for all the great advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
