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Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by AJ, May 22, 2009.

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  1. Oct 22, 2009 #41
    AJ

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    75. I'm going to order a new piece of glass for the end and replace it. I have so much work into the rest of it that I can't not salvage it.

    --AJ
     
  2. Oct 23, 2009 #42
    Eric West Des Moines, IA

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    Man, that's a downer!
    I was nervous having Hung drill my 72g when it was brand new.
    Seems like it's always something in my "projects"!
    You'll get it fixed!
    -Eric
     
  3. Oct 23, 2009 #43
    AJ

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    Wow...Iowa Glass wants $80 for a piece of glass 17.5" x 20" in 3/8"...that's insanity! I didn't even pay that for the 75 gallon tank...I guess it's time to look for other suppliers or another 75 gallon tank.

    --AJ
     
  4. Oct 23, 2009 #44
    snowman82

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    i got a 55. why not just go the rubbermaid route :)
     
  5. Oct 23, 2009 #45
    AJ

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    I like the idea of being able to see into the sump from the sides.

    --AJ
     
  6. Oct 23, 2009 #46
    B-Rad

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    AJ if its the end, just put acrylic in it!!!
    Carefully remove the broken glass and silicone, then put in a peace of acrylic!!
     
  7. Oct 23, 2009 #47
    Gered

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    I swear I responded with that same exact fix but apparently I never pushed Submit. I would go for that AJ plus acrylic is much easier to drill
     
  8. Oct 23, 2009 #48
    AJ

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    I thought about that, but I had heard that acrylic did not bond well with silicone like glass does.  I have no practical experience, just from what I've read.  What's your experience been? 
    If I had confidence that it would hold, I would go the acrylic route.
    --AJ
     
  9. Oct 23, 2009 #49
    B-Rad

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    Thats what I did with my 20L sump still working fine!
    If you clean every thing up good and cut the acrylic to fit snug and put a nice bead of silicone on it you should be fine!
     
  10. Oct 24, 2009 #50
    snowman82

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    acrylicize it :) might be the cheapest route...
     
  11. Oct 24, 2009 #51
    xmasia

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    Posted By B-Rad on 10/23/2009 08:46 PM
    AJ if its the end, just put acrylic in it!!!
    Carefully remove the broken glass and silicone, then put in a peace of acrylic!!
    i would research this as much as possible. ive heard also that acrylic dont bond well with silicone. id hate to see the sump spring a leak.
     
  12. Oct 24, 2009 #52
    snowman82

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    or buy a rubbermaid and cut a viewing window in it :) haha j/k
     
  13. Oct 24, 2009 #53
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    +3, not to say it DOESN'T bond, but that it doesn't bond as well.
     
  14. Oct 24, 2009 #54
    B-Rad

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    Remember AJ, It will only be holding the water weight that is in that part of the sump, a gallon or two!!
     
  15. Oct 24, 2009 #55
    agent-o2

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    I wonder if a light sanding in the area of the acrylic that will have to bond to the silicon would help? Might give better adhesion.
     
  16. Nov 3, 2009 #56
    AJ

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    Big, exciting changes coming...stay tuned. :)

    --AJ
     
  17. Nov 4, 2009 #57
    reefgoon09

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    I know what it is=)
     
  18. Nov 4, 2009 #58
    AJ

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    Come on...doing spoil the surprise... :)
     
  19. Nov 4, 2009 #59
    Gered

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    Me too!
     
  20. Nov 4, 2009 #60
    reefgoon09

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    I heard that you are going to just buy a 10 gallon and complete deck it out hehe
     
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