Drilling Glass (1 Viewer)

[ReeferMike]

Anybody in the Seabrook, Clear Lake, League city area know how to drill a 20L and would be willing to help i.e. tools and knowledge. I would really appreciate it. Thanks

 

[ReeferMike]

I almost forgot I will be more than happy to bring some good beer too. 8)

 

[cliner]

Don't give up on us, there are afew reefers in your area. They will step up I'm sure. It usually helps if you can bring your tank or project to those that volunteer to help, if you are able to. What size holes are you wanting to drill? What is the layout? I have a bit for 1" and 1.5" bulkheads you could borrow if you need to. I'm too occupied right now to extend myself any more, sorry.

 

[Jamie9169]

What size bulkheads are you wanting to install? I have the bits for 1" and 3/4" bulkheads. Drilling is not a big deal at all, as long as it is not tempered glass.

 

[ReeferMike]

Thanks guys! I am going to get a 20L from Petco tomorrow. I would like to drill 1 inch holes. I have never attempted this so need some advice on location of the holes. I have researched but nothing really lays out exactly where to place the holes. Just Pm if your free tomorrow I have a drill and Im not afraid to try the drill just need a few words of encouragment lol...

 

[cliner]

Hey Jamie, way to join the party. I say we invite him to your place, drink his beer, and give him those words of encouragement he longs for. His name is probably Mike, Mikes' in general are pretty crafty and smart.

 

[ReeferMike]

Crafty and good for laugh...

 

[cliner]

Make sure the tank is not tempered on the sides. Bottoms almost always. Some newer tanks under 55 gallon may be all tempered. Do a lttle research before drillin.

 

[Jamie9169]

I will not be available tomorrow, I am dismantling my 150 so it can be moved, but we can get together one day this week, even if it is in the evening. I don't drink but it will be conical to watch Cliner get drunk and fall down. Drilling is seriously not a big deal at all. Just make sure it is not tempered. I am not responsible if it is tempered and you thrash a new 20L. That is my disclaimer. Some Mikes are intelligent and witty, I am not so sure about the ones that live in Crosby though.

 

[kyletc]

Jamie can we still get together on wednesday?

 

[reeftopia]

I think the tanks you buy at petco are tempered. Have a friend working there, think he told me that previously. The glass will shatter if drilled

 

[reefling]

The front and back should be ok. The bottom is almost certainly tempered

 

[fredG]

So do we have anyone to confirm if the tanks backs are tempered? I hope not as I just bought a 40B to turn into a reef-ready

 

[flexrac]

you can drill the 20l's and 40 breeders.
I have done both.
these are aqueon tanks correct?
20 long with 5 holes:

40 breeder with 5 holes:

 

[fredG]

Ok thanks Felix!!

 

[ReeferMike]

Thanks y'all just pm when your available really appreciate the feed back

 

[paraletho]

Yea your good to go with the Aqueons. I just fininished one. a 20 long

 

[ReeferMike]

Thanks guys

 

[billw]

You can test a pane of glass by using polarized sunglasses and a laptop.

Search for "tempered glass test" in google video and come up with a few videos such as http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zp7kuKMmDg8

 

[Jaypilot]

You can test a pane of glass by using polarized sunglasses and a laptop.

Search for "tempered glass test" in google video and come up with a few videos such as http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zp7kuKMmDg8

Where did you find your return and overflow at. I will be drilling my new 40b soon.