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August 18

Repairing cups

I have a mug that has broken into a few large pieces, it would be easy enough to put back together, but I'm not sure what would be best to hold it in place. Any thoughts on a glue or similar that would be both strong enough and suitably non-toxic? 86.24.139.55 (talk) 10:42, 18 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Cyanoacrylate is a common glue which, when cured, is heat and water resistant, and very durable. AFAIK, it is also quite safe and non-toxic once cured, though the fumes of the uncured glue are sometimes known to cause minor problems in sensitive individuals, so YMMV. --Jayron 32 12:30, 18 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

WP:OR I have used that to fix broken mugs. In my case, the cup was intact, but the handle was broken into 4-5 pieces. Years later (~7?), mug is still fine :) SemanticMantis (talk) 13:23, 18 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

I agree with the suggestion to use "super-glue", but with the caveat that it very slowly dissolves in water, especially hot water, so there is a risk that at some stage the mug will fall apart again, and this could be dangerous if it contains a very hot drink at the time. Use of top-quality cyanoacrylate, and ensuring very clean surfaces before gluing will extend the expected life. Seven years of constant use surprises me. The quality of the repair must have been exceptional. Dbfirs 16:50, 18 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

To be clear, it was only the mug's handle that broke, so hot beverage does not contact the fractures. I used to put it in the microwave and dishwasher and use it constantly, but after about 4 years I demoted it from the role of "primary mug" to "use occasionally", and also started washing it by hand. I was indeed careful with the repair process, even wedging in a few ~1mm slivers. If anyone is curious as to why I'd bother, it is a rather old mug with the original Apple logo, and I feared a replacement would be impossible to find. Just now I found one for sale for US$69, [1], so I think my ~$1 of Cyanoacrylate and ~10 minutes of time was well spent :) SemanticMantis (talk) 17:08, 18 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Indeed it was, and I've made similar repairs myself, though I don't think I've done one quite as successful as yours. I wouldn't risk regular use for boiling liquids if the body of the mug has been repaired. Dbfirs 17:18, 18 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Football question: 2. Bundesliga tickets

A question for German speakers, 2. Bundesliga fans and/or people whose Google Translate is not blocked at work (!) I am going to Munich over the weekend and would quite like to go to the Allianz Arena to watch the second-division match between TSV 1860 München and 1. FC Union Berlin on Sunday. Would I be able to buy tickets on the day at the stadium, or would I have to book in advance? – I know a few grounds in other countries don't have "on the day" ticket sales, but don't know about Germany. The info may be in one of these sections of their website, but my German isn't good enough to be sure... Thx, Hassocks5489 (Floreat Hova!) 11:55, 18 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

To start you off, I've copied-and-pasted results from Google Translate:

1) Discount (upon presentation of a valid ID): members, students, trainees, conscripts, BFD, pensioners, disabled persons from 50%

2) Children under 5 years are admitted free, however, not entitled to a seat; Young Lions Club - membership for children under 14 years

3) One child per adult up to 11 years, free admission. Other children and youth discounts are available upon request

4) Tickets for the lions block can be booked stating the membership number and the name of the "Young Lions" only as an accompanying person incl. Two children under 14 years

5) When you purchase a full-paying tickets two children under 14 years are free, each additional child pays € 5.00. The quota is limited

6) Half price for additional disability or unemployment

7) Includes an accompanying person

Note: At the box office of the Allianz Arena will be charged a surcharge of 1.50 euros per ticket.

That last sentence at least suggests the possibility of buying at the box office. Full price tickets appear to range from €14 to €36 before the surcharge. - Cucumber Mike (talk) 17:34, 18 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks; that sounds encouraging. I'm now at home, where Google Translate is accessible, and it looks like they are also available from the "fan shop" at the training ground in the south of the city. I might try that first. Danke! Hassocks5489 (Floreat Hova!) 17:51, 18 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]