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I'm thinking of running a line of glue in between the space on a rubber grommet so that it's permanently attached to a polypropylene tube. Then I'd be able to push the carto in for filling, and also do a "hot switch" when I need to change cartos.
Will this be safe if the juice comes into contact with it?
Will this be safe if the juice comes into contact with it?
...if anything will work, that should...doancha love being a guinea pig...let us know how well it works, sound like a good idea.............
madjack
madjack
ya gotta give it to her...
the lady is persistent AND relentless, lol
i really like that !
good luck with it and remember...we are watching you !
gervis
the lady is persistent AND relentless, lol
i really like that !
good luck with it and remember...we are watching you !
gervis
Hmmm... persistent and relentless. I think my Hubby will agree...
I will report back with pictures if the is works out. Of course, I will have to make at least 1 tank, let the glue cure well, and vape on it for a day or so, then try refilling, and "hot switching" cartos.
Yo vapo, That's my gripe, too. Why do you think it may not stick?
I will report back with pictures if the is works out. Of course, I will have to make at least 1 tank, let the glue cure well, and vape on it for a day or so, then try refilling, and "hot switching" cartos.
Yo vapo, That's my gripe, too. Why do you think it may not stick?
Well, I hope it does, but I had tried gluing to PVC pipe and metal connectors for another purpose, and it just didn't stick. I was using bathtub type silicone caulk though. AND that was PVC and metal, not PC and vinyl. Hopefully the RTV silicone you're using will work better too. Being able to hot-swap cartos in a ~$1 home made tank would cut down on a lot of drama. I'm wondering if slightly roughing up the polycarbonate with some sandpaper or something where the glue will be would help?
Good luck... for all our sakes.
EDIT: Looks like it may work!
Good luck... for all our sakes.
EDIT: Looks like it may work!
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...FYI...plastics, nylon and such can be some of the toughest things to glue together because they have a high thermal co-efficiency(they like to expand/contract...a lot)...HDPE(high density polyethylene...the grommets) is almost impossible to adhere to anything and is used by adhesive manufacturers to test adhesives...good luck on your quest...like has been stated...we will be watching..........
madjack
I was just notified that the glue is out of stock. I'm going to check at Home Depot and Lowe's today and see if I can get some locally.
And I will be using polypropylene for the tube, not that it'll matter to the glue, but it'll matter to me.
And I will be using polypropylene for the tube, not that it'll matter to the glue, but it'll matter to me.
Yeah, I saw your (or someone's) thread about polypropylene tubing for tanks. Looks interesting; I'm a little concerned about chemicals reacting with polycarbonate.
Yep, I need to go to home depot too, to see if they have 5/8" ID PP tubing. I noticed PP (I think it was PP) tubing in there the other day; dunno why I didn't check it out. <duh>
Did you search for that same adhesive elsewhere?
Good luck
Yep, I need to go to home depot too, to see if they have 5/8" ID PP tubing. I noticed PP (I think it was PP) tubing in there the other day; dunno why I didn't check it out. <duh>
Did you search for that same adhesive elsewhere?
Good luck
I like this thread my4jewels. Good idea. I've wasted to much juice doing a hot switch and what not with these tanks. I still use them, but the mom and pops sub tank is easier to use b/c it has the screw and the carto sits better in the rubber grommets IMO. If this works I may get better use out of my DCTs.
I figure I'll check locally first to avoid shipping. I'm sure I can get it elsewhere online.
I cut my DCTanks down to fit a Boge carto. I have no trouble "hot switching" cartos in them. I love the DCTanks, but I wish I could find a PP tubing the right size for it. There is a new DCTank that is the same, but uses PP tubing, but they are not available yet from vendors. There is only one Smoktech rep on alibaba selling them, but wants a 500 minimum order. I am not willing to do a coop that big, don't even know if I could get permission from the Mods here. Plus the fact that they come with the DC cartos, which I personally don't want.
I'm looking for an endless supply of easy to use, unbreakable tanks, not too much to ask for, is it?
I'm looking for an endless supply of easy to use, unbreakable tanks, not too much to ask for, is it?
I still can't find the polypropylene for these DCTanks. On the glue front, I'm going to try this: eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices. I haven't got it yet. I hope it works. If not, I have already started to research food safe epoxy.
There must be a way to secure a rubber grommet to a tube of polypropylene. If, for some reason, this experiment fails, I have found stainless steel washers that have a 3/8" id and a 3/4" od. That could be glued to the topside of the rubber grommet so that the endcap doesn't silde in and out when refilling and switching cartos.
There must be a way to secure a rubber grommet to a tube of polypropylene. If, for some reason, this experiment fails, I have found stainless steel washers that have a 3/8" id and a 3/4" od. That could be glued to the topside of the rubber grommet so that the endcap doesn't silde in and out when refilling and switching cartos.
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