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Sealing a PVC enclosure.

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  • 01-31-2018, 12:21 AM
    Sauzo
    Re: Sealing a PVC enclosure.
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    Originally Posted by cba191 View Post
    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.

    Oh lol. Yeah it should work fine. Just use it sparingly as a little goes a long way.
  • 01-31-2018, 12:39 AM
    cba191
    Re: Sealing a PVC enclosure.
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    Originally Posted by Sauzo View Post
    Oh lol. Yeah it should work fine. Just use it sparingly as a little goes a long way.

    Cool. Using the eggcrate for more surface area for the foam to adhere to.
  • 01-31-2018, 02:48 AM
    Sauzo
    Re: Sealing a PVC enclosure.
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by cba191 View Post
    Cool. Using the eggcrate for more surface area for the foam to adhere to.

    Nice. Going for a live plant set up with logs and stuff?
  • 01-31-2018, 03:37 AM
    cba191
    Re: Sealing a PVC enclosure.
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    Originally Posted by Sauzo View Post
    Nice. Going for a live plant set up with logs and stuff?

    Yes. Gonna go fully bioactive
  • 02-22-2023, 06:35 PM
    Wanik4
    Re: Sealing a PVC enclosure.
    Anybody know how long the lexel needs to sit before you can put decos and reptile back in?
  • 02-22-2023, 08:16 PM
    Homebody
    Re: Sealing a PVC enclosure.
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    Originally Posted by Wanik4 View Post
    Anybody know how long the lexel needs to sit before you can put decos and reptile back in?

    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.
    https://i.imgur.com/eBzJI5W.jpg
  • 02-22-2023, 08:23 PM
    Wanik4
    Re: Sealing a PVC enclosure.
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    Originally Posted by Homebody View Post
    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.

    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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  • 02-22-2023, 08:25 PM
    jmcrook
    Re: Sealing a PVC enclosure.
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    Originally Posted by Wanik4 View Post
    Anybody know how long the lexel needs to sit before you can put decos and reptile back in?

    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...
  • 02-22-2023, 08:26 PM
    Wanik4
    Re: Sealing a PVC enclosure.
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    Originally Posted by jmcrook View Post
    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...

    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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