The video demonstrates the basic principles of applying silicone, in particular for a hinged lid. You are correct that two plates of glass are needed for a repair, but not a hinge.
Please see the Aquarium Answers article in the details section for further details about repairs and building aquariums.
I checked your website. I have a 30 gallon tall that leaks a TINY bit on one end joint. Will sealing from the inside be enough? Or do I have to get NEW silicone INSIDE the joint? Between the two pieces of glass?
If you clean the inside well (use a razor) this should work fine without stripping silicone from between the joints, assuming the other silicone is in good shape (look for bubbles/gaps as per the website article).
I have made repairs just as you described many times over the years with success in most instances.
you dont need trim, The only practical use for trim is sometimes it has a center brace. If a center brace is required you can just use glass and silicone it in
anyone can help? i am stuck with trying to use silicone on glass panes that are 90 degrees. don't know if it's going to leak or not because i just did it but instincts tells me 100% sure that i did it wrong.
A 90 degree repair is one of the most common & if you follow the procedure as shown here, this is EXACTLY how i have repaired dozens of aquariums without a leak for many years.
Ver good explanation and demonstration. However, firstly, one should wear disposable gloves as the oils in your hands and on your fingers can prevent a good bond from being a great bond. Secondly, if you had done the demo on the white cloth to begin with, it can be seen better. Lastly, eye protection should be used. Still a very good demo. A+
Your points as per eye protection and a white back ground are well taken, however I did not use the white background as I needed a more firm carpet surface to cut the glass.
I do have to disagree with the gloves though, as when I was first taught this by an aquarium manufacturer back in the early 80s I asked this very question and they pointed out (& showed me) that the gloves will NOT allow for a good application due to adhesion with the gloves & poor control as well. The amount oils on one's hands is nominal and actually allows for BETTER application (assuming the glass surfase is clean & dry)
After thinking about it some more, this does make sense and seeing as the glass is not up against any water pressure (like if putting a tank together) I'm in total agreement with you.
I cracked a 50 gallon cube aquarium about 8 inches long. What should I do?
MrFishDoctor 11 months ago
@MrFishDoctor
Please see the article in the details section of this video; this article is very in depth and explains how to repair aquariums (if possible)
mamao3boys 11 months ago
@MrFishDoctor
Please see the article in the details section of this video; this article is very in depth and explains how to repair aquariums (if possible)
cstrohmeyer 11 months ago
i broke my aquarium by trying to pull the glass out after cutting the silicone :(
braincracker69 1 year ago
@braincracker69
Sorry to read this :(
All silicone must be removed even the razor thin layers between the glass plates if you are attempting a full rebuild
cstrohmeyer 1 year ago
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AweSomo84 2 years ago
The video demonstrates the basic principles of applying silicone, in particular for a hinged lid. You are correct that two plates of glass are needed for a repair, but not a hinge.
Please see the Aquarium Answers article in the details section for further details about repairs and building aquariums.
cstrohmeyer 2 years ago
Hey Man,
I'm dutch so sorry for the bad gramma etc.
:P
I get your point . And great video.
I'll check it out thanks ,
Erik
AweSomo84 2 years ago
I checked your website. I have a 30 gallon tall that leaks a TINY bit on one end joint. Will sealing from the inside be enough? Or do I have to get NEW silicone INSIDE the joint? Between the two pieces of glass?
laminae 2 years ago
If you clean the inside well (use a razor) this should work fine without stripping silicone from between the joints, assuming the other silicone is in good shape (look for bubbles/gaps as per the website article).
I have made repairs just as you described many times over the years with success in most instances.
cstrohmeyer 2 years ago
you dont need trim, The only practical use for trim is sometimes it has a center brace. If a center brace is required you can just use glass and silicone it in
sawman88 2 years ago
anyone can help? i am stuck with trying to use silicone on glass panes that are 90 degrees. don't know if it's going to leak or not because i just did it but instincts tells me 100% sure that i did it wrong.
aznhan626 3 years ago
I am not totally sure of your question.
A 90 degree repair is one of the most common & if you follow the procedure as shown here, this is EXACTLY how i have repaired dozens of aquariums without a leak for many years.
cstrohmeyer 3 years ago
i think you can't made a quaruim using 4mm glass you need 8mm or 6mm and u need a luminium corner in coreners
rossto88 3 years ago
Actually that is incorrect; you do not need aluminum in the corners, that has not been necessary since the early 1970s.
Correct Silicone applications (with the right silicone) are quite strong. I suggest reading the article in the description
cstrohmeyer 3 years ago
great video..i just made my glass tops afew minutes ago!
piranha0522 3 years ago
Ver good explanation and demonstration. However, firstly, one should wear disposable gloves as the oils in your hands and on your fingers can prevent a good bond from being a great bond. Secondly, if you had done the demo on the white cloth to begin with, it can be seen better. Lastly, eye protection should be used. Still a very good demo. A+
Darkelf0001 3 years ago
*Very* (spelling correction)
Darkelf0001 3 years ago
Thanks for the comments.
Your points as per eye protection and a white back ground are well taken, however I did not use the white background as I needed a more firm carpet surface to cut the glass.
cstrohmeyer 3 years ago
Totally understood about the firm surface needed.
Darkelf0001 3 years ago
I do have to disagree with the gloves though, as when I was first taught this by an aquarium manufacturer back in the early 80s I asked this very question and they pointed out (& showed me) that the gloves will NOT allow for a good application due to adhesion with the gloves & poor control as well. The amount oils on one's hands is nominal and actually allows for BETTER application (assuming the glass surfase is clean & dry)
cstrohmeyer 3 years ago
After thinking about it some more, this does make sense and seeing as the glass is not up against any water pressure (like if putting a tank together) I'm in total agreement with you.
Darkelf0001 3 years ago
Im trying to fix a hole in my glass bong with some of this shit XD
Ehb21 3 years ago