Silicone

[nathan01]

I siliconed my exsisitng juwel filter box in a new non scratched tank today at about 6pm, the tube says to leave for 24hrs, so i go with this or would it be safe to risk waiting just say 18 hours or not.

 

[nathan01]

Oh no make that 20-21 hours lol

 

[Matty P]

I would prob just do what it says in the instructions, just to be on the safe side.

 

[fry_lover]

18 hrs be fine in my opinion its not like its repairing a cracked or damaged tank, thats why they saying that 24 hrs, they saying that in case you using their product to repair a damaged tank!

but i agree, wait 24 hrs to be sure, but i have used it in small amounts to glue things like a filter to the glass and only waited 10-12 hrs no issues

 

[nathan01]

Do you think that 3-4 hours would make much difference, thanks for adivce.

 

[fry_lover]

Do you think that 3-4 hours would make much difference, thanks for adivce.

no i dont not for what your doing, i still say wait 24 hrs to be safe, but me personally i woulid do it after 18 hrs without worrying

 

[windsor-aquatic]

The 24 hour wait is to allow the silicon to cure; it doesn't matter whether you're repairing a crack or fitting in a filter box, the curing time is the same. Be patient and wait the extra few hours.

 

[doresy]

Why oh why is everyone in such a damn hurry these days

It says 24 hours for a reason, ok so the last few minutes may not count but come on!

Nathan? I'm guessing you're a youngster, right?

 

[nathan01]

Nathan? I'm guessing you're a youngster, right?
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yeah 16! i left it 20 hours and it was fine