Replacing tempered panel with non tempered glass.....

[Jdmvapor]

Hi ,first post here .I'm just wondering if anyone knows if it would be safe to switch a tempered glass panel with a non tempered one. It would be the back glass and would be to drill a over flow ..the tanks like a 30lx18wx20 or so height ,55 gallon. I do plan on using the braces again. Just wondering if the switch would hurt integrity of the tank.

 

[lapin]

It should not be a problem. Be sure to use thicker glass than what the tempered glass was. Thicker is easier to drill.
I assume you have watched youtube videos or have some idea of what you are doing

Oh and Howdy welcome

 

[Jdmvapor]

Yea I have some clue Lol...sweet that's kinda what I was thinking but having another opinion is always nice thanks

 

[NowGlazeIT]

Yes you can do that. Tempered was probably used for durability during shipping. It can take a stronger hit in the middle but tap any of the edges and it blows out very easy.