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Old 04-13-2007, 08:27 AM   #1
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is it safe to use hot glue in my reef
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Old 04-13-2007, 11:45 AM   #2
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I see no reason why not.........but to be sure, maybe you coud elaborate a little on what you are thinking about using and doing?? What kind of glue most importantly.
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Old 04-14-2007, 08:02 AM   #3
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not sure. also not sure it would hold long term.

what are you got glueing?

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Old 04-14-2007, 08:05 AM   #4
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I would think it would be ok but sure would not hold up long.
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Old 04-30-2007, 09:16 PM   #5
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Old 05-10-2007, 08:49 AM   #6
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Hot glue is not very elastic and does not holdup well with normal shrinking or expansion of materials during temperature changes.

So, like what was suggested just above, it depends on what you are gluing...

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