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08-18-2008, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Ryan View Post
Had a ton of problems with the top holes leaking when I tried this design. I used a 3/16" drill bit as specified. I also attempted to seal the rigid pieces in the top holes with aquarium silicone. After 3 tries and still leaks I gave up and built one of Rex's style reactors.

E6000


You do not use silicone on PVC. It's a poor sealer for pvc plastics.
Use E6000 or the blue PVC glue.
Then you will not have had the leak issues.
I've made 8 of them and not ever leaked.


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Tom Barr
  
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