Re: Aquriums, SS with slate

[Mike & Diane Wise <apistowise@bewellnet.com>]

Bob,

I have sealed several slate bottom tanks with silicone sealant including a cast
iron famed 25 gallon tank built by Jewel out of Chicago. I was told it came from
Beheads Naval Hospital as surplus about 30 years ago. Weighs a ton but has a
pretty brass name plate. What more can I ask for?

Mike Wise

IDMiamiBob@aol.com wrote:

> scottyflag@enter.net writes:
>
> > This gave me a laugh. I just brought home from the goodwill store a 5 gal
> >  SS with slate bottom that looks like it had never been used.
>
> Okay, Scotty- Now how are you going to seal it?  The butyl has probably dried
> out by now, and the slate won't hold to the silicone.  I usulaly get the
> slate absolutely clean, then put a piece of glass in on top of it.  I've
> heard that there are epoxies that will seal on the slate, and then the
> silicone can be applied to that.
>
> Bob Dixon
>
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