Should I return or be concerned? "acrylic"

[KingTriton]

So I received my acrylic ATO today and noticed quite a bit of bubbles within a small area. Should I be concerned about the longevity of this container? Thx

 

[143MPCo]

It's 50/50, it's not so large a ATO system that it would cause it a catastrophic failure, however it is something that should be watched closely. Odds are it will be fine, maybe @Floyd R Turbo can give you his recommendations on this one.

 

[Turbo's Aquatics Verified Sponsor]

What is the volume and dimensions? Can you tell what the thickness of acrylic is?

Offhand I would say you are fine but get back to me on the above ?'s

 

[KingTriton]

Will do. Thanks

 

[143MPCo]

do you know off the top how many gallons?

 

[KingTriton]

Yea its 5 gallons so not too much. Its 15''H x 6''W x 15''D

 

[ngvu1]

I think it's fine. If you do not expose it to the sun, these last I think longer than us ;-)

 

[Lowell Lemon]

You will be fine. No bubbles all the way through the joint and they seem small and encapsulated.

 

[143MPCo]

IMO, I don't feel it present or constitute a problem to the overall integrity of the unit. @Floyd R Turbo has a vast level of experience with cell-cast so his recommendation are highly creditable.

 

[KingTriton]

IMO, I don't feel it present or constitute a problem to the overall integrity of the unit. @Floyd R Turbo has a vast level of experience with cell-cast so his recommendation are highly creditable.

Good as they refused to refund/replace even though I was paying for the shipping cost :eek: hahaha
Floyd Ill get you the thickness measurements in a bit. Thanks!

 

[KingTriton]

Just about 1/4" thick