just resealed it with ge 1 silicone i read instructions it says it tacks in 30 mins and cures in 24 hrs. i resealed the inside seams and glued in a glass plate to cover bulkhead holes. i was wondering you alls opinions on when to fill it.
just resealed tank how long bfor leak testing
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i would say 48 hours to be safe. I just did the exact same things on a 30 gallon and 75 gallon with the same caulk too.
The label suggests it is 100% cured in 24 hours... which is probably accurate...
Personally, I'd give it 48 hours if practical...
I wouls also rinse / wipe down the seams faily well before filling the tank. This is probably being overly cautious, but it's a very simple step to take, so why not.
After waiting 24~48 hours... I would take the tank in the driveway, lay it on it's side and rinse the seams with a hose...
Personally, I'd give it 48 hours if practical...
I wouls also rinse / wipe down the seams faily well before filling the tank. This is probably being overly cautious, but it's a very simple step to take, so why not.
After waiting 24~48 hours... I would take the tank in the driveway, lay it on it's side and rinse the seams with a hose...
It will be a good opportunity to review each seam with a little bit of pressure on it to allow you to discover a bad spot, if one exists... is the main thing.
In the off chance there is some chemical residue on it, it will rinse it off...
I forgot to mention, while rinsing in the driveway, I wouls also recommend filling it up and letting it sit a while to ensure it doesn't leak...
In the off chance there is some chemical residue on it, it will rinse it off...
I forgot to mention, while rinsing in the driveway, I wouls also recommend filling it up and letting it sit a while to ensure it doesn't leak...
nc_nutcase;3427251; said:
Not bad advice, however if you are test filling then all of the rinsing probably isnt necessary.
You got it boss.