how do i seal a crack on my ez cloner?

[TREE KING]

i have a real annoying crack on my ez cloner and epoxy glue isn't working to seal it. the epoxy is good for clogging a hole not really sealing a crack. its right at the top of the cloner where the plug slips out. can someone recommend a product that would work to seal this? i was thinking about trying plastic cement what do you guys think?

 

[dj.scotfree]

A picture always helps buddy .. How big is the crack? A plastic welder might be the best.. but I know its probably a bit expensive.. But those easy cloners aren't cheap either.. If it is above the water table and only getting a misting a plastic cement should work.. Might look-up the exact plastic of the cloner to make sure you get the right cement for the bond.. And maybe make sure it safe to repair drinking water lines... just to be sure it doesn't leach any chemicals that would inhibit cloning... Hope this helps a lil.. DJSF

 

[Kcar]

4 cans of expando foam should fix the problem...

 

[HidingInTheHaze]

How about some black caulk?

 

[TREE KING]

heres some pics its like an inch long. the block shit you see on there is flex seal. that didn't work for shit the guy at lowes is an idiot for recommending that lol. i hear you on the plastic cement so unless someone knows something better il have to give it a try thanks

 

[TREE KING]

How about some black caulk?

I'm open to all suggestions i don't really know shit about these products to be honest

 

[TREE KING]

oh wait dj are you talking about this plastic welder?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...Y8335&ef_id=UuHzggAAADA1Wyc6:20140524011512:s
it days its epoxy so i don't know how different that would be compared to the epoxy i already tried

 

[meadowman]

butyl rubber might work.

 

[HidingInTheHaze]

I'd use silicone caulk, it is water safe so it wont leach and kill your cuttings. I'd only use products geared for aquariums or plumbing.

 

[dj.scotfree]

more like this http://www.amazon.com/Plastic-Weldi...id=1400894625&sr=8-8&keywords=plastic+welders

I have not used it myself.. Some of the reviews mentioned that the tips were breaking.. but sounded like they were using a cheap plastic welder on car bodywork.. Might work for the small repair you need.. Peace~ DJSF

 

[TREE KING]

more like this http://www.amazon.com/Plastic-Weldi...id=1400894625&sr=8-8&keywords=plastic+welders

is it easy to use?

 

[TREE KING]

I'd use silicone caulk, it is water safe so it wont leach and kill your cuttings. I'd only use products geared for aquariums or plumbing.

i was just reading about silicone caulk and it sounds perfect for what I'm doing plus it seems easier than dealing with that welding kit. i think il give that a try unless anybody objects?

 

[dj.scotfree]

Yep.. Silicone..That would def be the best bet.. I mentioned the welder before I looked at the pic.. At least the silicone is a cheap fix and its not that big of a crack... and it doesn't hold any real weight from the water.. Good luck. DJSF

 

[TREE KING]

Yep.. Silicone..That would def be the best bet.. I mentioned the welder before I looked at the pic.. At least the silicone is a cheap fix and its not that big of a crack... and it doesn't hold any real weight from the water.. Good luck. DJSF

cool i hope this shit works I'm sick of dealing with this crack plus i got some clones to put in. thanks guys

 

[SweetDee]

First things first do a drill stop by drilling a small hole at the end of the crack so it can't grow more . If it where me I would do that and then plastic weld using My soldering gun . That's basically all a plastic welder is and I have used it before to repair tons of cracks in all kinds of plastic and it works great if you are smart and don't go on making more damage.

 

[Coconutz]

 

[StoneyK]

Aquarium silicone will seal it for sure.
Pets mart.

 

[TREE KING]

Aquarium silicone will seal it for sure.
Pets mart.

isn't that pretty much the same thing as silicone caulk?

 

[TREE KING]

First things first do a drill stop by drilling a small hole at the end of the crack so it can't grow more . If it where me I would do that and then plastic weld using My soldering gun . That's basically all a plastic welder is and I have used it before to repair tons of cracks in all kinds of plastic and it works great if you are smart and don't go on making more damage.

making that hole is a good idea.i think I'm gonna try the silicone caulk or the aquarium silicone first and if that doesn't work il try the welder. thanks for the info

 

[xxxstr8edgexxx]

i say the combo of of tips of drilling the end of the crack plus silicone will put you back in business. you may have to reapply but you could limp that along for years. i would even suggest temoving caluk amd reapplying each run so as not to harbor ickyness in the blob. should scrape off easy and if you keep the tube clean and in good shape you could probably get years out of one tube.