> Anthony Chiarello wrote:
>
> My idea was to use a blowtorch to
> melt the silicone and break the seal. I don't know if this can be done
> though. Seems like silicone requires an extremely high temperature before
> it dissolves.
I have some empty silicone tubes lying around, since I use them instead of paper
towel rolls for hiding areas. One of the older ones states that it's flammable
above 450°F / 232.2°C. That's pretty hot.
I also suspect it doesn't soften much at higher temps. A few years ago we had a
coffee mug fall into a bonfire. The mug had some silicone on it from drinking
coffee while re-sealing tanks. When the ashes from the fire were cool enough,
the mug was retrieved, charred black with soot, but the silicone was still
attached, though a bit crisp in the high spots.
I'd suggest the razor blade or coconut methods.
For what it's worth, I've removed panels from hex tanks so I could replace it
with screen for ventilation. It took 2 evenings work (in the basement away from
tender ears), but the panel did come off. Another evening to clean the silicone
remnants off the glass. All I used were the Exacto blades, sometimes with the
knife handle, sometimes without. Sliced fingernails grow back in a couple of
weeks. :)
Hilde
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