Don't trust super glue

[duc]

I glued my MJ's to some magnets but do not 100% trust SG. Does anyone know where I can buy (local not on-line) something stronger to bond plastics together?
Clif

[Ed]

Have you tried 5 minute epoxy?

[duc]

Have you tried 5 minute epoxy?
No. Is it safe to put in the tank? If yes where can it be local purchased?
Clif

[hammondegge]

why not use silicon?

[captexas]

Not sure if they are safe, but I would think that once they are fully cured they would be ok, better read the package first. There are various epoxies for sale at Home Depot and Lowes. I know at Home Depot they are near the glues in the paint department.

[duc]

I went to HD and bought some Locktite 2 part plastic super glue, 30 sec's of part 1 then apply part 2 glue. According to Locktite packaging it is good :D .
By the way anyone who has vibration/noise issues this magnet is the end all cure all noise solution.
Hagen large
http://www.maast.org/albums/duc/DSC00148.sized.jpg

[hammondegge]

nice, where did you get the magnet? how are the zoas doing?

[duc]

nice, where did you get the magnet? how are the zoas doing?
I got it from Horizon pets up on N 183 and Anderson Mill, he was the only one in town who carried them ($10.99ea).

Zoo's couldn't be better, you thought you gave me 3 but noticed this morning an itty bitty one popping out from under the others making it 4. I will have to cut you in the profits once I get rich selling them :D :D , thanks again.
BTW I didn't realize they were so small, they are like mini-zoas, 1/3 the size of my other ones.

[hammondegge]

they are pretty small, but they got bigger as they adjusted. they seem to be at their biggest at about 1/2".

[duc]

they are pretty small, but they got bigger as they adjusted. they seem to be at their biggest at about 1/2".
Mine are 1/8 to 1/4 tops so time will tell, 1/2" will be about the norm.

[Darth-Tater]

Here is a link to the magnets.
http://www.backyardstyle.com/shop/index.php?page=shop-flypage-3692

I am thinking about buying several. They run $8.56 anyone interested in magnets shipping is like $8.00 we could split it.


Found them online at Petco. I am checking to see if they will match the internet price


DT

[duc]

Here is a link to the magnets.
http://www.backyardstyle.com/shop/index.php?page=shop-flypage-3692

I am thinking about buying several. They run $8.56 anyone interested in magnets :D shipping is like $8.00 we could split it.


Found them online at Petco. I am checking to see if they will match the internet price


DT
You got the noise/vibration thing going on to? Tank is whisper quite now, wished I had done it a year ago.

[Andrew]

Clif, do you get a more broad flow out of the MJ's with the nozel cut off?

[duc]

Clif, do you get a more broad flow out of the MJ's with the nozel cut off?
I have them on a wave maker so they chg direction each 20 sec cycle, so a broader flow "maybe" not but definitely two different flows.
Clif

[kkutac001]

How does using a magnet help with vibration and/or noise?

[duc]

How does using a magnet help with vibration and/or noise?
Mine were originally attached with suction cups but last summer while out of town one pump fell off trashing my tank. I said no more but didn't have any ideas so weekly I ck'd them from then on. Not liking that solution I used the clips but the clips make my hood vibrate/hum which can be heard throughout the house. By using the magnet the pump does not lose suction, does not touch the hood, and does not make any noise.
Not sure why/what you are asking but I hope this answers it.
Do your MJ's vibrate and/or make noise while on?
Clif