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Old 12-05-06 | 11:05 AM
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JB01245
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Originally Posted by balto charlie
Hey folks: My DIY lights are great. I have run into a little problem with the glue. I glued the waterproof light switches to the PVC pipes. Worked for a short while(2 weeks) then failed. Seems the glued stayed on the PVC but not the switches. I used the WP switches from batteryspace.com and 5 minute epoxy. The are made of hard plastic. Any recommendations on other glues that may work? I was thinking marine goop. Thanks Charlie

I had the same problem using some JB Weld. I am now using Devcon Plastic Welder. This stuff is supposed to have a solvent that helps melt the plastic. So far the stuff seems very robust. I picked it up at an Ace Hardware by me. It definitely helps to rough up the surface with some sand paper, then clean real good with alcohol.

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