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  • 02-15-2010, 12:17 AM
    mechnut450
    plastic rack repair question
    I was given a rack it the black plastic ones every seems to have it a 6 tub deal. the only draw back it the one side on the very top has borken ( like the plastic came apart at the corner) is ther anything that I use to repair the one side ?? I know it that i the blakc plastic and has 6 tubs ( either 28 or 32 qtI think. I have ot rewire it for heat which is no biggie for me . I just wonder as I afraid that the top shelf (were it busted would allow an escape). I figure what ever repair i do will most likey be temp unless I find out something like the plumber 2 part glue would work. I don't have the need right away for it to be used I just want ot get it patched/fixed and ready to be used in case the need does arise. To me it had a plastic graphite type feel. I will try ot get pictures tomorrow but don't expect it to look like new i need ot clean the tub and all. I figure I ask for a heads up incase I haveot order any special expoy to do the repair.
  • 02-15-2010, 12:26 AM
    Jerhart
    Re: plastic rack repair question
    Pictures may help illustrate your narration. *Edit*:Just saw you are going to snap some pics for tomorrow...

    But from what I understand...perhaps a little JB Weld may help?

    http://jbweld.net/products/jbweld.php
  • 02-15-2010, 11:55 PM
    mechnut450
    Re: plastic rack repair question
    lol I keep forgetting abotu that stuff lol I get some and give it a try. I had a rotten day I think I managed to twist my ankle some cause the outside of it been a burning feeing all day since i slipped in my grandmother's driveway(I would haveo tpark the truck in th middle of the only icy spot that was not melting .
  • 02-16-2010, 12:06 AM
    juddb
    Re: plastic rack repair question
    If the rack isnt coming apart and you just want to seal it, i would get some "Great Stuff" from lowes, its cheap, and its unsulation in a can.
  • 02-16-2010, 11:48 PM
    mechnut450
    Re: plastic rack repair question
    as promise pics of the tubd and rack ( still not had a chance ot bleach the tubs/rack that why it inthe living room. )

    I can't complain it was free lol just need to redo the heating to it .
    total unit and mom ugly carpet and a couple computer pieces that still need to be recycled.
    http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/s...0/100_0105.jpg
    close up of the top
    http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/s...0/100_0104.jpg

    the busted part I worried about.
    http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/s...0/100_0103.jpg
  • 02-19-2010, 10:40 PM
    nevohraalnavnoj
    Re: plastic rack repair question
    I had a plastic rack from Reptile Basics arrive in the mail with some damage. Per Rich's suggestion I used "All purpose cement: for PVC, ABS, CPVC" and it has been ABSOLUTELY SOLID. At first glance, it seems like it would repair your rack. You may not want to stack anything on top, but it should do fine.

    JonV
  • 02-20-2010, 08:11 PM
    EdShal
    Re: plastic rack repair question
    duct tape?
  • 02-20-2010, 08:20 PM
    2kdime
    Re: plastic rack repair question
    Why not find out who the manufacturer is and then order replacement pieces for whichever ones are broken?

    I know AP will do that.
  • 02-20-2010, 08:28 PM
    Jsh
    Re: plastic rack repair question
    JB Weld to the rescue!
    I'm not sure if it's safe around pets though.
  • 02-20-2010, 10:33 PM
    mechnut450
    Re: plastic rack repair question
    once harden jb weld is just anthoe form of plastic ( or composite). after about 24-36 hours no oder. in my case it be about 4 months at least before it gets used.
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