Drilling a tank.

[lemonpeel]

I was wondering if I could drill a 20 high tank that has been sitting in my garage for years. I don't know who the manufacturer is or anything. Is there a way to tell if it would be safe to drill into it?

 

[Reefing Madness]

[video=youtube;-xiD7C0hLX4]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xiD7C0hLX4[/video]

 

[grumpy-crab]

[video=youtube;-xiD7C0hLX4]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xiD7C0hLX4[/video]

Impressive... I learned something new today and my family owns a window repair shop lol

 

[lemonpeel]

Awesome. Thanks!

 

[lemonpeel]

What tools will I need to drill? Do I need a diamond bit?

 

[red13]

Yes you need a diamond bit. I recently drilled my tank and found this video helpful.
[video=youtube;C5hy6SjajQY]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5hy6SjajQY[/video]

 

[lemonpeel]

Awesome Red13

 

[lemonpeel]

I've been looking into bulkheads. What size would you guys recommend to get 10X flow through my sump for the 20 gallon? I have decided that it's going to be a softie reef tank. I don't think the bottom of my 20 is tempered. It's hard to tell where the sun wasn't out and I need to clean the bottom out because it's been sitting in my garage for the last few months.

 

[reefwiser]

I recommend Gl*******s for all your overflow and glass drilling needs. I just drilled a tank last night . I have drilled hundreds of tanks in the last 30 years and I like the glass holes kits because the come with everything you need bits bulkhead fittings and patterns for drilling. I use blue painters tape on the inside to let me know when I am close to finished. You will see bits of blue tape floating around. The last little bit is the hardiest part as the bit wants to grab.

 

[lemonpeel]

Thanks a ton reefwiser!