Advice please re; Adhesive

[taf2745]

Hello I am new to this site so appologies if I have posted this in the incorrect place.

I am looking for an adhesive product that can be used for bonding half lap joints that will be totally submersed underwater. I need a product that will not breakdown due to the constant water submersion and is total safe for use with fish.

Any ideas please

Many thanks

 

[Phil Pascoe]

If it requires much strength, no idea. If it's something decorative, aquarium silicone.

 

[marcros]

i would suggest giving the technical dept at west epoxy a call.

 

[yetloh]

Yes, I agree that epoxy is probably the answer. Wessex Resins in Romsey (the UK licencees for West System) specialise in marine applications of epoxy. Their technical people are very helpful.

Jim

 

[DIY Stew]

I understand this is used by boatbuilders, not sure how it will perform if it is totally submerged, or if it is safe for fish.

http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Adhesiv ... 198/p36300


Stew

 

[marcus]

I understand this is used by boatbuilders, not sure how it will perform if it is totally submerged, or if it is safe for fish.

http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Adhesiv ... 198/p36300

Urea formaldehyde is not suitable for continuous submersion. Resorcinol formaldehyde is usually used under the water line, but is not terribly good for you....

 

[taf2745]

Many thanks I will give Wessex a call and pick their brains..