A few questions that need answers please :)

[Ding2daDong]

I am need to borrow or buy a few parts and was wondering if anyone has these parts to lend out or can direct me where I can buy them;

- 12" long drill extension, this is for drilling through the wall for plumbing, or just any decently long drill extension.

- I need a 2 3/4th" drill bit for my 2" bulkhead. It doesn't have to be diamond bit since I am drilling through acrylic.

- A drill bit that is 1 1/2" for drilling through the inner drywall for plumbing my 1" plumbing to fit through.


I also need to find a few other parts including,

-Mouse pad material for my sequence super dart pump so it doesn't hum. I can't seem to find it anywhere.

Lastly I need to know what plumbing glue to use with spa flex hose glueing to hard pvc?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

-Matthew

 

[Fish2reef]

You use the same pvc glue but hold it in place 15 to 20 seconds.

 

[macawmagic]

for the mousepad material...did you ever think about going to bestbuy and buying a mousepad? just a thought. lol

 

[carlosngloria]

they have plain black mouse pads at walmart for 3 buks

 

[currentking]

goto k mart and get the aerobic mats.

 

[bishoptaner]

i have the 2 3/4" hole saw you can use but iam in lake worth.

 

[pedromatic]

dollar store

 

[Husky_1]

Publix has drawer liner, its a rubbery material. This also works well, the stuff I bought was originally bought for workbench tools, but its the same stuff. Look in the section that has the kitchen
utensils.

The stuff I use is black, but this gives you and idea of what I am talking about. I also in places where my CL pipe touches the tank/stand.

 

[szhttm]

As for drilling into acrylic, I think all you need is a regular whole saw as the ones used for wood. I would recommend that you validate this with other. If so, then you can acquire the one you need at Home Depot or Lowes.

Lowes sell an Anti-fatigue mat. You can find in the same isle where they have the rolls of rug runners. It is usually a gray or black color.

I use it under all of my externally plumbed pumps and even under my sump to help level it off.

Raising your pumps up a little is always a good idea incase there ever is any water on the flow of your stand...

Raising your pumps may be nescessary also to match up to the hieght of your bulkhead. I had to raise my pumps a whole inch. I used 1" foam to raise it.

Good Luck and Have Fun!!!;
:thumbsup:

 

[Ding2daDong]

Thanks for all the help everyone.

I picked up a mouse pad from officemax for $3,

I have regular pvc glue which I will use for the spaflex, thanks for the tip.

I have yet to find a drill extension that will fit into my drill, most of them are huge industrial extensions that will only fit into the hard core drills.

I still need the 2 bits, guess I might have to drop the money and buy them.

Thanks again for all the help,

-Matthew

 

[szhttm]

Matthew,

Are you sure you need a 2 3/4" hole saw? If so, then you should easily find the hole saw at one of the big hardware stores (Sears, Lowes, Home Depot, etc...).

Below is a link with a pic of what I am talking about.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_...cName=Power+Tool+Accessories&keyword=hole+saw

The same in the link above is for a 2 1/2" inch hole, but it should give you an idea of what I'm talking about. These type of tools fit sstandard drils. I use them also to cut holes in the canopy and/or stand for fans.

Good Luck and Have Fun!!!;
:thumbsup:

 

[Ding2daDong]

Thanks for all the help everyone. I have everything but a 2 3/4th" hole saw. If anyone has one lying around I could use please let me know.

Thanks again,

-Matthew