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Fri, Mar 18, 11 at 6:50
| I need to reaffix a glass globe to the metal ring of a light fixture. It's damp rated and uses a 35 watt halogen bulb if that makes any difference. Any suggestions? |
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- Posted by ronnatalie (My Page) on Fri, Mar 18, 11 at 8:50
| Probably going to have to be a two part epoxy. Check the packages at your local hardware store. The optical guys use a two part epoxy for glass to metal bonding, but the stuff they use will be scary expensive for you (the minimum order is probably more than your lamp is worth). |
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| The problem is going to be the heat from the light. Heat will weaken even epoxies (and MANY other glues) long term). At least do a search for 'high temperature glue' and see what you can order. There ARE epoxies rated for higher temperatures. You may be able to find someone who selling single tubes/containers. Is the metal to glass bond holding the weight of the glass? |
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- Posted by ontariojer (My Page) on Fri, Mar 18, 11 at 10:26
| A lot is going to depend on the size/weight of the glass. If it is small and light a hi-temp silicone may work also. |
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| Loctite 349 Impruv Light Cure Adhesive |
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| Just home from work. You guys are the best! Retail on the fixture is $239 and that would be my cost to replace it. Brick, I remember you from years ago! |
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