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Glue/Epoxy to repair in-tank powerhead

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Topic: Glue/Epoxy to repair in-tank powerhead

Posted By: WhiteReef
Subject: Glue/Epoxy to repair in-tank powerhead
Date Posted: February 19 2016 at 11:26am

I have a stem on my Koralia powerhead that is broken. I would like to repair it rather than buy a new one. I tried using superglue, but it just does not hold properly. What I really need is epoxy. Any suggestions on what would be safe to use?

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Richard

Former 47G Column Reef, Magna
20" x 18" x 31"H

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Posted By: WhiteReef
Date Posted: February 19 2016 at 1:46pm

I went with JB Plastic Weld. I have other needs for a plastic adhesive epoxy than my pump, so worse case I can just use it on other things.

http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/JBW0/50132/N2548.oap?ck=Search_N2548_JBW_-1_3676&mn=J-B+Weld&mc=JBW&pt=N2548&ppt=C2392" rel="nofollow - JB Plastic Weld

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Richard

Former 47G Column Reef, Magna
20" x 18" x 31"H

Posted By: WhiteReef
Date Posted: February 22 2016 at 10:37am

I made the repair, and it took really well. I let it cure beyond the 1 hour it said. In the 2 days that the pump has been repaired, I have not noticed any significant changes in the tank, so at this point it seems to be doing a good job.

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Richard

Former 47G Column Reef, Magna
20" x 18" x 31"H