tank drilling

[cwb_reeftank]

Or is it still questionable like a 55

 

[TaylorPilot]

So if the back is not tempered and the bottom is is it ok to drill? Or not?

You can drill any side that isn't tempered. I would either check with the manufacturer or try the polarized glasses and computer screen trick. I know the back of most of the larger aqueon tanks aren't tempered.

 

[HowUDoin]

Many tanks use tempered glass on the bottoms. It allows for a thinner panel, yet is strong.

You you usally find a data sheet on the manufactuers website that tells which, if any, panel of glass is tempered on a particular aquarium.

They will also let you know that drilling their tank will void warranty.

 

[cwb_reeftank]

ok from what I found it said the bottom is tempered but it didn't say anything about the sides. so I guess im gonna have to do the test and find out

 

[I3enny]

Glass holes.com for me too... it was a breezw

 

[ReefHeretic]

Above 40 gallons, the bottom is almost always tempered, but the back rarely is. Google and item called a "ghost overflow". This can help your tank look nice and sharp. If you can use a ghost overflow box and put a bean animal overflow setup in it, it will be both sexy, and quiet.

 

[cwb_reeftank]

what size return pump would I need for a 1500 gph overflow?

 

[TaylorPilot]

Have you calculated your head pressure yet? Once you do that, just look at the flow charts for the pump you are looking at.

 

[cwb_reeftank]

how to I figure the head pressure?

 

[TaylorPilot]

PM Sent!

 

[NotoriousTop]

you can drill tempered glass, but it is really tricky...
you need a diamond top drill, that is the most important thing..
i looked up the cheapest solution for you..
http://eaglesupply.com/products/dew...3_a_7c814509&gclid=CMS5teDH6McCFVMYHwod5EkFGQ
you might want to go for a larger size but that's up to you

a none impact drill
get some Play-Doh clay at a toy department in Wall Mart
a dollar store spray bottle
some thin oil, best is the liquid soldering oil

1) make an area of around the drill area like 1 to 2 inch that u want to drill with clay like a large worm... so it is on the glass like an impact area and it can contain liquid
2) fill your spray bottle with a water, oil mixture, about 1 dinner spoon of oil on the spray bottle..
3) spray in the area between the clay.. so u can use that as your lubricant to drill
4) start drilling slow... every 60 to 90 seconds u want to stop so the drill can cool down.. and so you can respray liquid to cool

this is a long and slow process, but one of the only correct ways to drill tempered glass..

- Mike

 

[_Alex_]

You can not drill tempered. I repeat can not. It will shatter. Only drill non tempered glass. Most all standard
size tanks are tempered bottoms only unless other wise stated.

 

[NotoriousTop]

this video is showing how to not do it and how to do it..
exact technique with my full explanation of above..

 

[_Alex_]

Well them saying it's tempered doesn't prove anything. There are tanks without tempered bottoms. And any tempered glass o have ever personally seen drilled has shattered. I still wouldn't advise trying to do it.

 

[NotoriousTop]

i don't advise it ether, but that does not mean its not possible.. i have done it.. its a LONG ANNOYING process. to get a small hole to fit a half inch pipe with a diamond drill, costs 35 bucks because they only had de walt, took me about 6 hours, with the breaks ... but i can tell you it is possible.. do i advise it... far from...
it gives you more of a headache then anything else.. because of the fear of breaking it in to a million pieces..

and to state tho.. before i succeeded in learning how to do it correct.. i broke at least 20 plates if not more

 

[KStatefan]

this video is showing how to not do it and how to do it..
exact technique with my full explanation of above..

Where is the how to part?

 

[NotoriousTop]

need diamond drill put it in a small angle like 5 degrees, stop every little progress you make... when you feel the drill and it gets like a little warm you stop..
heat on the drill is a nono..
no force... just let the drill do its job..
and make sure its consistant moisterized with an oil and water base..
use a spray bottle... like i wrote above..

 

[KStatefan]

I should have been clearer. Where is the successful drilling of tempered glass video? The video you posted just shows failure which is the result that should be expected.

 

[NotoriousTop]

next month i am gonna buy a small tank for breeding so i have to drill anyhow.. it be around the 7th or 8th of Oct.
I'll tape it for you :) on me doing it

 

[KStatefan]

next month i am gonna buy a small tank for breeding so i have to drill anyhow.. it be around the 7th or 8th of Oct.
I'll tape it for you :) on me doing it

There will be lots of people interested in the video showing how to successfully drill tempered glass.