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The most important part when
selecting any sealant - whether it is the clear Silicone
Sealant or any other type of sealant is to remember that
it should be 'non toxic' ... especially if you are
sealing round pipe work which will be in close contact
with the pond water ... this of course includes the
water held in the filtration system ..
Naturally we stock only the sealants
and adhesives that we know are pond safe ... which of
course are going to cost more than the sealants you can
buy from the local D.I.Y. store etc ...
The Silicone we have is clear and
comes in the tubes which will fit any of the normal size
frame guns available .. and it is just a matter of
popping the new tube of silicone into the gun - and
applying it to where you need it ...
Try where possible to 'tool' it once
it is applied .. this is done normally, although we
should not do so, by wetting your finger and then wiping
gently over the joint which smoothes it out when it can
then cure and form a good seal, as well as look a
respectable job also ..
We also stock a Polyurethane Sealant
which is ideal for sealing round the bottom drains and
pipe work, if you are using a pond liner .. it not only
seals the joint it is also an adhesive so it really does
stick to both surfaces ... this can also be 'tooled' in
the same manner as the clear.
All silicone and adhesives should,
where possible, be allowed to cure for 24 hours before
being submersed in water...
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