Is there an epoxy good enuf…??

[Pearl dog]

Hi all. I broke this transducer today in the River. Not even sure how … anyone recommend an epoxy that might fix this? I’m wondering if that would even work? Appreciate any advice.
Thx

 

[Alex_c]

Black JB weld plastic bonder. I assume that plastic is ABS so it should be compatible, but always good to double check

 

[InterMechanico]

Or plastic welding works well! Just need a soldering iron and some correct filler rod. Works like a charm.

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[ship happens]

I dunno I'm kinda with Alex a bit on this one. However that JB might not even be enough. You almost have to melt it back together throughout the whole part. It's definetly not a poly material or it wouldn't have snapped. I have no idea what the plastic is. If it's ABS or PVC it's possible you use plumbing type primer and glue? That stuff melts the 2 halves together basically if you use the right amount. Tough break on that one.

 

[zurk]

theres still some space in the throat so try drilling a new hole. otherwise xducer heads are reasonably cheap to replace anyway.

 

[tubber]

I bought a new one when I broke mine, but sloppily epoxied it and left it on for a spare. It broke again last summer after 5 years.
Might try the JB if I can get that mess off.

 

[MRWood]

I bought a new one when I broke mine, but sloppily epoxied it and left it on for a spare. It broke again last summer after 5 years.
Might try the JB if I can get that messView attachment 115407 off.

I think you have great potential as a plastic welder

 

[tubber]

I think you have great potential as a plastic welder

Thanks, you should see my wiring.

 

[wolf]

UUUMMMM is that where more is better comes into effect??? LOL

 

[Reel Gone]

Kinda like the can’t tie knots, tie lots theory

 

[Srthomas75]

Or plastic welding works well! Just need a soldering iron and some correct filler rod. Works like a charm.

Plastic welding practical tips - ABS, PE, PP and PVC | S-Polytec

Practical tips on welding plastics. Learn how to make your first welds in ABS, PE, PP or PVC yourself. Including training video in the S-Polytec plastics blog.

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I think plastic welding something of that shape might be tough. I’ve experimented with both the solder iron and my welder.
I’m thinking glue/ epoxy and a couple wire stitches too.

 

[ship happens]

Plastic is tough to do. You need a chemical bond. Or it's not happening. Can't waste your time trying to do that tiny stuff mechanically. It won't work

 

[Stosh]

Replace it
Stosh

 

[Pearl dog]

Replacing is likely the best course of action no doubt. Having said that I’ve used JB weld on it and I’m impressed with the results. Time will tell..

 

[wolf]

I replace it as well but with a thru hull one after countess ones like you have breaking or not working swithed over to a thru hull design I see the bottom at high speeds and works 100% better