benwar Posted June 3, 2013 Author Share Posted June 3, 2013 Hi bonding is not really needed, although feels safer.The water pressure will keep the window hard pinned into position.It's really only the seal your after.(On a phone so I can't quote properly)That is correct, I am currently leaning towards using a layer of wet rubber cement as a sealant because the glass won't need to be supported by anything due to the water pressure, I would build up a nice seal on the sides of the glass with a few layers, I can't personally see any issue with this method but I'll put it to you guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buccal Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Yes, my personal thoughts is that would be adequate for the project.Although squeezing silicone through a tapered nozzle is a very easy going task, and very clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benwar Posted June 3, 2013 Author Share Posted June 3, 2013 Just read over the usage guidelines of the bitumen rubber and it says it must not be painted over glass or a glazed surface, assuming that is because it will peel straight off, I guess another sealan it is, may not have to be silicone however that is the most commonly used type of sealant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benwar Posted June 4, 2013 Author Share Posted June 4, 2013 Went over to bunnings and found a sealant that bonds with both waterproofing membranes and glass "Dunlop roof gutter and pond sealant" comes in a cartridge for a caulking gun so just as easy and clean as silicone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buccal Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Nice,, its amazing how all these products are invented and formulated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellow Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Any updates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benwar Posted July 9, 2013 Author Share Posted July 9, 2013 Alrighty, Uni is over and it's time to get into the project, (passed all my subjects) I have finished all the finger joints and I have included a photo of the dry fit, very happy to have that part finished, next step is building clamps (cheap,broke student) and then glueing, which I will do tomorrow then, sanding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benwar Posted July 18, 2013 Author Share Posted July 18, 2013 So the tank has been glued up, the glass is on special order from bunnings and the first coat of rubber is drying as we speak, very. Excited by my progress!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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yellow Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Looking good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benwar Posted July 30, 2013 Author Share Posted July 30, 2013 72hrs from now the silicone will be cured and the rubber cement will also be cured, expect a photo of the tank full of water to test the seal! http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz153/pippen1002/null-29.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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