Skimmer Repair

theron · 08-04-2005, 06:26 PM

I have what I believe to be an ASM skimmer. I think it is a G3 that has some modifications done to it. There is a second whole drilled (currently plugged) for a second pump. And the collection cup looks like it was cut down 3 inches. Probably to fit under the stand. It has a sedra pump with a venturi. The base has a crack and it leaks around the where the acrylic meets the base. I don't think it is a big deal since it is in sump skimmer, but I would like to try to repair it while I have it dry and clean. I purchased a product E6000 from TAP. Is that what I should use or is there something else that would be better. I was going to rough up the surface before I glued.

Theron

H20cooled · 08-04-2005, 06:30 PM

Not sure what E6000 is, I have used the Weldon16 and 4 and it works good. I would clamp the 2 peices together as tight as possiblem and then use a thicker glue like the Weldon 16.

Rich

Ranran · 08-04-2005, 06:47 PM

Actually since there is no pressure to the water going through the skimmer you could just as easy use silicone, to seal along the crack.
Randy

theron · 08-04-2005, 06:57 PM

I miss typed... the tube i believe is made of extruded pvc not acrylic and the base feels like it is plastic. I am not sure if weldon would work.

This is the glue I bought.
http://www.save-on-crafts.com/gluee6000.html

Theron

H20cooled · 08-04-2005, 07:23 PM

Weld on 16 works on PVC and acrylic so yes it would work. I use it to bond my PVC pipe to an acrylic bottom on my skimmer that I made.

Rich

liquidfunk · 08-04-2005, 11:45 PM

i wouldnt rough it up first, the break should fit perfectly tight together, like zipper teeth