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07/21/2015, 06:56 PM
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Is Sugru reef safe?
I just saw this in popular science and thought it might make a great frag mount if it doesn't nuke the tank.
Any thoughts?
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07/21/2015, 07:24 PM
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Hadn't heard of it before, but found this looking on their site: https://sugru.com/questions/hi-is-su...corals-inverts
Seems they don't recommend it.
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07/22/2015, 11:09 AM
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Anyone know what it's made of?
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07/22/2015, 11:19 AM
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Quote:
Lists * Methyltris(methylethylketoxime) silane * 3-Aminopropyltriethoxysilane * Ketoxime functional polydimethylsiloxane * Talc * Trade Secret Additives (25-50%)
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09/19/2017, 08:15 PM
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anyone actually using it?
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09/20/2017, 06:53 AM
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I would lean towards no. I have used it to waterproof some wired connections for security cameras I have outside. It never 100% solidifies, It still is slightly bendy and it completely stains your hands as you mold it, even more so than any reef epoxy does. I wouldn't trust it in a reef at all. However, for around the house, it's a fantastic product.
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09/20/2017, 08:51 AM
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It's supposed to become a cured silicone "rubber".
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09/20/2017, 03:44 PM
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The problem is that we don't know what's in it. Personally, I wouldn't trust it at all, but it might be safe. The company site doesn't have any information on aquarium use, as far as I can tell.
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09/20/2017, 03:50 PM
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That's why the risk takers (or irresponsible reef keepers) help us all learn... I don't like being the guinea pig but someone has to.
How about this - anyone just tried it in water? In a shower?
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09/21/2017, 09:36 AM
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I’ve used it to repair interior parts of a dishwasher. It holds up very well. I’ve also repaired a couple Fitbit’s and charging cords with it.
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