Using Oatley's PVC cleaner instead of Weld-On? - Aquarium Advice

jsoong · 04-29-2008, 12:21 AM

I got a new tank (old one cracked ... well it is 20 yrs old), and I think I will re-do my HOB overflow.

I read in one of the forum that you can use PVC cleaner to weld acrylics instead of Weld-On. Anyone tried it? What is the long-term result?

I have some PVC cleaner hanging around so I'll try it on some scraps. However, I don't want the thing to fall apart a few months down the road!

cccapt · 04-30-2008, 07:55 AM

I wouldn't take the chance. Get Weld-On since it's made for bonding acrylic.

04-29-2008, 12:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
jsoong Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 1,418	Using Oatley's PVC cleaner instead of Weld-On? I got a new tank (old one cracked ... well it is 20 yrs old), and I think I will re-do my HOB overflow. I read in one of the forum that you can use PVC cleaner to weld acrylics instead of Weld-On. Anyone tried it? What is the long-term result? I have some PVC cleaner hanging around so I'll try it on some scraps. However, I don't want the thing to fall apart a few months down the road! __________________ 75 gal FW with 30 gal DIY wet/dry/sump. 9 fancy golds, 1 hillstream loaches, 1 rubber-lip pleco (C. thomasi), 2 SAEs, planted. 5 gal with Dwarf Gourami & Oto

04-30-2008, 07:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
cccapt SW 10 & Over Community Mentor Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Northeast PA Posts: 1,036 Images: 2	I wouldn't take the chance. Get Weld-On since it's made for bonding acrylic. __________________ 125g reef See My Tank Info Check out The build project

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