I'm doing up a fancy multi-tiered punch bowl with a small aquarium
pump inside. I'd like to string the power cord in through a hole at
the bottom. My question is what sealant can I use that is non-toxic
(given that it will be in direct contact with the punch?). The wire
will be held in place by a plastic fitting, so the sealant need not be
strong, just prevent leaks.

Thanks

John

You have an aquarium store near by? Aquarium glue is probably far less
toxic than the insulation on the wire...

"julvr" wrote in message
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I'm doing up a fancy multi-tiered punch bowl with a small aquarium
pump inside. I'd like to string the power cord in through a hole at
the bottom. My question is what sealant can I use that is non-toxic
(given that it will be in direct contact with the punch?). The wire
will be held in place by a plastic fitting, so the sealant need not be
strong, just prevent leaks.

Thanks

John


Fish tank sealer from a pet store. Naturally, you will let it cure according
to the instructions, TIMES 2. If the instructions say it takes 48 hours to
cure, you will double that.

This assumes that the party isn't this weekend.

On May 14, 8:51*am, julvr wrote:
I'm doing up a fancy multi-tiered punch bowl with a small aquarium
pump inside. *I'd like to string the power cord in through a hole at
the bottom. *My question is what sealant can I use that is non-toxic
(given that it will be in direct contact with the punch?). *The wire
will be held in place by a plastic fitting, so the sealant need not be
strong, just prevent leaks.

Thanks

John

John,

Personally, I would not use any adhesive that touches something I eat
or drink. If you still intend to move forward, the greenest adhesives
I know of are Eco-Bond: http://www.ecobondadhesives.com/ but get in
touch with them and ask your question.

I hope that helps.

On May 14, 10:51*am, Larry The Snake Guy wrote:
You have an aquarium store near by? Aquarium glue is probably far less
toxic than the insulation on the wire...

Good point -- if it's good enough for the fish... (though I'll have
to check if it's safe with alcohol...)


John

On May 14, 8:51*am, julvr wrote:
I'm doing up a fancy multi-tiered punch bowl with a small aquarium
pump inside. *I'd like to string the power cord in through a hole at
the bottom. *My question is what sealant can I use that is non-toxic
(given that it will be in direct contact with the punch?). *The wire
will be held in place by a plastic fitting, so the sealant need not be
strong, just prevent leaks.

Thanks

John

Clear silicone sealant, any brand, is about as inert as it gets. Seems
to be the basis for aquarium sealants (not positive about that, just
noting similarities).

Joe

On May 14, 9:51*am, julvr wrote:
I'm doing up a fancy multi-tiered punch bowl with a small aquarium
pump inside. *I'd like to string the power cord in through a hole at
the bottom. *My question is what sealant can I use that is non-toxic
(given that it will be in direct contact with the punch?). *The wire
will be held in place by a plastic fitting, so the sealant need not be
strong, just prevent leaks.

Thanks

John

Take a look at the DOW 732 products on this page. Read the second to
last sentence in the description below.

http://www.mcmaster.com/#7587a37/=1vee21

732 Multipurpose— For sealing, bonding, and gasketing. Bonds metal,
plastic, ceramic, glass, natural and synthetic fiber, silicone resin,
vulcanized silicone rubber, and wood. Can be used on overhead and
vertical surfaces. Begins to harden in 20 minutes. Temperature range
is -76° to +356° F for aluminum, clear, and white; -76° to +400° F
for black. All meet MIL-A-46106B. FDA and USDA compliant. NSF 51
certified and NSF 61 certified for use with food equipment and
drinking water systems. UL recognized.

DerbyDad03 wrote:
On May 14, 9:51 am, julvr wrote:
I'm doing up a fancy multi-tiered punch bowl with a small aquarium
pump inside. I'd like to string the power cord in through a hole at
the bottom. My question is what sealant can I use that is non-toxic
(given that it will be in direct contact with the punch?). The wire
will be held in place by a plastic fitting, so the sealant need not be
strong, just prevent leaks.

Thanks

John

Take a look at the DOW 732 products on this page. Read the second to
last sentence in the description below.

http://www.mcmaster.com/#7587a37/=1vee21

732 Multipurpose— For sealing, bonding, and gasketing. Bonds metal,
plastic, ceramic, glass, natural and synthetic fiber, silicone resin,
vulcanized silicone rubber, and wood. Can be used on overhead and
vertical surfaces. Begins to harden in 20 minutes. Temperature range
is -76° to +356° F for aluminum, clear, and white; -76° to +400° F
for black. All meet MIL-A-46106B. FDA and USDA compliant. NSF 51
certified and NSF 61 certified for use with food equipment and
drinking water systems. UL recognized.

Oh, just go to a full-line rental store, and rent a real one. Same place
that rents chairs and pergolas for outdoor weddings should have it.
Do you really want to risk somebody getting sick if you screw up? Or
risk the wrath of the SWMBOs involved, if the thing starts piddling on
the table halfway through the party?
--
aem sends...

Joe wrote:

Clear silicone sealant, any brand, is about as inert as it gets.

Untrue, and for contact with food use only silicone sealant made for
dishwashers, available from appliance parts supplies.

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Joe wrote:

Clear silicone sealant, any brand, is about as inert as it gets.

Untrue, and for contact with food use only silicone sealant made for
dishwashers, available from appliance parts supplies.

if you read the label instead of guessing, you can find out whether it is ok
to use in food contact or not. the normal ones have a mildewicide in them,
as they are usually used as cault or sealant around the house. however,
there are multiple types that do not have this ingredient, and they can all
be used as they are all identical.

read the label, or call the 800 number on the tube.