WMAS Discussion Forum : Replace Brace - Will weldon 16 work? http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 04:38:17 +0000 Wed, 06 Apr 2005 08:29:15 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=4725 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Replace Brace - Will weldon 16 work? : Indeed I am, Corey did more then...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4725&PID=60333&title=replace-brace-will-weldon-16-work#60333 Author: vidar
Subject: 4725
Posted: April 06 2005 at 8:29am

Indeed I am, Corey did more then he needed concerning this, and I am hoping one day I get to return the favor.

For those of you who didn't follow it all that well, this was an oldtank corey had, from what I understand it was his first tank.  Hesold me the tank and stand for $100 which is good price, he alsooffered to put in a new brace which he did do, and then unfortunatlywhen we filled it up the brace broke.  Corey was very responsiveand just bought us a new tank.  I can't say enough nice thingsabout this group.  Everyone I have met has done more then neededfor us (probably why we have two tanks now heh), Mark has supplied allof the rock and sand for the 55gallon.  Why wouldnt we stay withthis group when you have people like this?!?!!?!  I could go onand on about  other people that have given us stuff to help usout, people who had never met us before..once we get our tankestablished you can bet we will be there for anyone who needs us aswell.
]]> Wed, 06 Apr 2005 08:29:15 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4725&PID=60333&title=replace-brace-will-weldon-16-work#60333 <![CDATA[Replace Brace - Will weldon 16 work? : Coreyk, Vidar came by today to...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4725&PID=60311&title=replace-brace-will-weldon-16-work#60311 Author: Mark Peterson
Subject: 4725
Posted: April 06 2005 at 1:09am

Coreyk, Vidar came by today to get some sand for the new tank. He is speechless regarding your concern and caring that he get a good tank. My hat is off to you, my friend. ]]> Wed, 06 Apr 2005 01:09:41 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4725&PID=60311&title=replace-brace-will-weldon-16-work#60311 <![CDATA[Replace Brace - Will weldon 16 work? : Thanks Everyone ... I looked at...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4725&PID=60309&title=replace-brace-will-weldon-16-work#60309 Author: coreyk
Subject: 4725
Posted: April 06 2005 at 1:02am

Thanks Everyone ... I looked at it and it didnt even look like the weldon worked. Arrrg! I decided that my brothers turtle needed a new home more than I needed to mess with the brace more. LOL!
]]> Wed, 06 Apr 2005 01:02:10 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4725&PID=60309&title=replace-brace-will-weldon-16-work#60309 <![CDATA[Replace Brace - Will weldon 16 work? : I replaced the center brace on...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4725&PID=60271&title=replace-brace-will-weldon-16-work#60271 Author: Xacttech
Subject: 4725
Posted: April 05 2005 at 9:40pm

I replaced the center brace on my all ready filled 46 Gallon bowfront
using the new silcone/Epoxy called "AMAZING GOOP" from Home depot. I
put in 2 Stainless self tappers on each side. Worked great for me!]]> Tue, 05 Apr 2005 21:40:36 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4725&PID=60271&title=replace-brace-will-weldon-16-work#60271 <![CDATA[Replace Brace - Will weldon 16 work? : When I replaced my center brace...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4725&PID=59988&title=replace-brace-will-weldon-16-work#59988 Author: Chris
Subject: 4725
Posted: April 04 2005 at 2:59am

When I replaced my center brace I wanted to be sure the weldon 16 would hold before I removed it. I took a scrap piece of acrylic and one of the lights the tank came with and glued them together. 24 hours later I tryed to pull them apart and ended up pulling the light apart. The light did not break where it was bonded but about an inch away where the plastic was thinner. This just proved to me that the acrylic and the bond was as strong or stronger then the plastic used to brace the tank in the first place. When I bonded mine I could see the two plastics melt into each other. I also twisted the two pieces together to make the plastics bond even better. And I decided to use 2 braces just to be on the safe side. So far the tank has been filled and running without any mechanical problems for over 6 months.

In this hobby the tank is one of the cheapest parts especially when dealing with 55 gal and under. If I had to do it all over again I would buy a predrilled tank and not even worry about the brace or overflow at all.

 

]]> Mon, 04 Apr 2005 02:59:56 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4725&PID=59988&title=replace-brace-will-weldon-16-work#59988 <![CDATA[Replace Brace - Will weldon 16 work? : Mine was on a 55, and it bowed...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4725&PID=59966&title=replace-brace-will-weldon-16-work#59966 Author: fj40fax
Subject: 4725
Posted: April 03 2005 at 11:00pm

Mine was on a 55, and it bowed about 1/2 inch.  I ran it forawhile, but it just seemed like too big of a risk.  If I wouldhave had a solid fix (screws) I would have kept the tank, but a new 55is not tons of money (compared to all the water damage 55g's can do,not to mention loss of livestock).  I would find a good solid fixthat will not allow the tank to bow, or just replace it with a new one.

Fax
]]> Sun, 03 Apr 2005 23:00:25 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4725&PID=59966&title=replace-brace-will-weldon-16-work#59966 <![CDATA[Replace Brace - Will weldon 16 work? : Ok, so should I drain most of...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4725&PID=59958&title=replace-brace-will-weldon-16-work#59958 Author: vidar
Subject: 4725
Posted: April 03 2005 at 10:26pm

Ok, so should I drain most of the water tonight and brace it laterbefore adding the water again?  The tank is still good is it not?]]> Sun, 03 Apr 2005 22:26:11 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4725&PID=59958&title=replace-brace-will-weldon-16-work#59958 <![CDATA[Replace Brace - Will weldon 16 work? : Better safe than sorry ]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4725&PID=59957&title=replace-brace-will-weldon-16-work#59957 Author: Mark Peterson
Subject: 4725
Posted: April 03 2005 at 10:19pm

Better safe than sorry ]]> Sun, 03 Apr 2005 22:19:57 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4725&PID=59957&title=replace-brace-will-weldon-16-work#59957 <![CDATA[Replace Brace - Will weldon 16 work? : Thanks Jon ... I was just going...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4725&PID=59955&title=replace-brace-will-weldon-16-work#59955 Author: coreyk
Subject: 4725
Posted: April 03 2005 at 10:14pm

Thanks Jon ... I was just going to say the same thing ]]> Sun, 03 Apr 2005 22:14:11 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4725&PID=59955&title=replace-brace-will-weldon-16-work#59955 <![CDATA[Replace Brace - Will weldon 16 work? : It&#039;s bowing about a 1/2 inch...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4725&PID=59954&title=replace-brace-will-weldon-16-work#59954 Author: jfinch
Subject: 4725
Posted: April 03 2005 at 10:13pm

It's bowing about a 1/2 inch in the middle (difference from the end), is that ok?

IMO, no it's not ok.  I would try to brace it.  I used nylon screws and nuts to secure it.  Didn't trust the weld-on all alone. 

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