Sealing a PVC enclosure.

I just received my ap enclosure today. When assembling it, is the included adhesive the best thing to use? Or is there something better. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...c28d09cbc8.jpg

Following this thread because I'm getting ready to order an AP w/ a RHP.

How long did it take to arrive and did you have the RHP shipped to AP? Curious about your experiences.

Which AP is this?

The lexel sealant they send with the cage is tough as nails. Takes a few days or so to cure but worth it.


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Lexel is awesome but once the stuff dries, it is like concrete lol. A word of wisdom, a little goes a long way with that stuff. Dont put a huge bead like silicone. I use a thin bead on my cages and then with a latex gloves on, i wet the index finger and then run my finger along the small bead, pushing it into the crack and smoothing it out. The smoother and thinner you make the bead, the lead chance of snake piss or poop getting between it and the cage.

And to give you an example of how little it takes, I used 1.5 tubes to seal 3 AP T25 cages and that was doing the corners vertically about 3 inches up too.

The included sealant is the best in the industry. It is actually Lexel and bonds far better than even aquarium grade silicon. It dries non toxic to reptiles and will last the life of the enclosure. Word of warning: WEAR gloves!

If you want more of it, this is the link to Lowes (don't think home depot sells it)

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Lexel-10-5-...-Caulk/4714985

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Originally Posted by Sauzo

Lexel is awesome but once the stuff dries, it is like concrete lol. A word of wisdom, a little goes a long way with that stuff. Dont put a huge bead like silicone. I use a thin bead on my cages and then with a latex gloves on, i wet the index finger and then run my finger along the small bead, pushing it into the crack and smoothing it out. The smoother and thinner you make the bead, the lead chance of snake piss or poop getting between it and the cage.

And to give you an example of how little it takes, I used 1.5 tubes to seal 3 AP T25 cages and that was doing the corners vertically about 3 inches up too.

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This^^^^^ don't apply like thick Caulk or it gets Gummy when it is wet from cleaning.. Then cloth/paper Towels etc will stick to it.

For PVC, I have seen weld-on used to good effect. It is designed to repair leaking pipes and seal joints, so it works well for this application.

Should i use the same stuff to attach eggcrate to the pvc?

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Originally Posted by cba191

Should i use the same stuff to attach eggcrate to the pvc?

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Why? If you order AP cages, they send you 1 tube of Lexel per 2 cages with a minimum of 1 tube if you order only 1 cage.

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Originally Posted by Sauzo

Why? If you order AP cages, they send you 1 tube of Lexel per 2 cages with a minimum of 1 tube if you order only 1 cage.

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I'm going to use eggcrate as a foundation for great stuff foam. I was wondering if it would be a good idea to use the same stuff to attach that to the walls of the enclosure.

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Originally Posted by cba191

I'm going to use eggcrate as a foundation for great stuff foam. I was wondering if it would be a good idea to use the same stuff to attach that to the walls of the enclosure.

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Oh lol. Yeah it should work fine. Just use it sparingly as a little goes a long way.

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Originally Posted by Sauzo

Oh lol. Yeah it should work fine. Just use it sparingly as a little goes a long way.

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Cool. Using the eggcrate for more surface area for the foam to adhere to.

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Cool. Using the eggcrate for more surface area for the foam to adhere to.

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Nice. Going for a live plant set up with logs and stuff?

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Nice. Going for a live plant set up with logs and stuff?

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Yes. Gonna go fully bioactive

Anybody know how long the lexel needs to sit before you can put decos and reptile back in?

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Originally Posted by Wanik4

Anybody know how long the lexel needs to sit before you can put decos and reptile back in?

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According to the instructions, it takes one week to cure, so I would wait at least that long. Even then, I wouldn't put my snake back in until there was no smell at all. Sorry, I've never used it so don't know how long that will take.
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Originally Posted by Homebody

According to the instructions, it takes one week to cure, so I would wait at least that long. Even then, I wouldn't put my snake back in until there was no smell at all. Sorry, I've never used it so don't know how long that will take.

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Thanks. I got a 7x10 pond liner that I'm going to cut to size and affix up to the glass edge instead. This way I know it'll be completely contained without having to get a bunch of glue on the panels.

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Originally Posted by Wanik4

Anybody know how long the lexel needs to sit before you can put decos and reptile back in?

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Varies depending on your climate conditions. It's safe when it's completely dry and totally free from any type of odor. Could be three days, could be two weeks...

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Varies depending on your climate conditions. It's safe when it's completely dry and totally free from any type of odor. Could be three days, could be two weeks...

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I definitely don't have that time, it's for my BTS. I think the fitted pond liner will be great and much more durable. Thanks!

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