kingtiger Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Hi All, I got a Hydor crystal R20 Duo II internal filter and today while I was doing my water change I've forgot to the turn the filter off and now the impellor is broken. In my desperate attempt I've used superglue and glue the impellor back together. My question is, is it safe to reuse it after soaking in the water for few days? Word of warning nothing buy brand that is hard to find replacement parts. Cheers Hilton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colfish Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 hi Hilton safe to use? i've used it a few times myself on AC lids. depends what type of plastic the impellor is made of, if the super glue will hold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingtiger Posted March 26, 2008 Author Share Posted March 26, 2008 Colin, The glue did a great job, i love ABS. But will it be safe to use inside the tank? The packaging doesn't say anything about being safe in the aquarium. Cheers Hilton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colfish Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 i don't think the maker ever considered it to used in aquariums i've had no drama's with it, works well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CThompson Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 with the constant friction and movement of an impeller, I'd be surprised if the glue job holds....least wise I'd not be surprised if breaks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 The glue is safe but I doubt it'll hold. People use super glue to glue down coral frags (which is a much more sensative environment than freshwater) and as a substitute for stiches in humans & other animals. Seriously it is plenty safe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedge Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 yep - some of the vets i know of use super glue to stick broken skin back together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D6C1 Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 yep - some of the vets i know of use super glue to stick broken skin back together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViS Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 Not just vets, I use it all the time if I cut myself at work or at home. Works a treat . If you can close up the cut quickly enough (before it gets a chance to get dirty), it will heal in half the time than if using bandaids etc. I think it would be fine in the aquarium in small amounts. Once it cures, I doubt it would leach anything into the water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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