Acrylic Suppliers - For Sump

[WarDaddy]

Is there anywhere in the tampa area to buy acrylic, cut to order?

IF it is cut, I can assemble it... but I do not have the tools to cut my own acrylic.

 

[Warnberg]

tagging along....

 

[benf]

Not sure if this helps, but Friday i had John at FAOIS start a new custom Acrylic sump for me...

 

[cstires]

Not sure about Tampa, but I know in Orlando there is House of Plastics, and Farco. They both will take orders and precut them for you. Usually takes about a week.

 

[clenahan]

Farco Plastics Supply ( http://www.farcoplastics.com ), in Clearwater, have a plastics scraps bin in their front display/shop area, so I assume they do cutting on the premises.

 

[robthorn]

farco and ge in clearwater largo area.
what size sump do you need I will be selling mine next week. it is 42 by 19 or 20 wide by 16 high. holds 4 filter socks and is made of 3/8 inch cast acrylic not the thinner cheaper extruded.

 

[wsurf4me]

Plastics America off of Adamo drive can cut to order.
Plastics America

 

[poknsnok]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9104618#post9104618 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by wsurf4me
Plastics America off of Adamo drive can cut to order.
Plastics America

I priced them out. way over priced IMO.. cheaper to have John make one for you..

 

[mflamb]

I agree, Plastics America scared me off.

 

[lmkjma]

I'm curious to know why you think that Plastic America is over priced. When I called all the plastic suppliers around Brandon, everyone was fairly close to each other. The difference I seen in price was whether it was extruded or cast and the thickness.

I bought a 1/4" x4'x8' sheet of cast for $160 w/tax from Laird.

Was this price way off or close to what you've seen.

Always looking for a cheaper deal.....

 

[sunkool]

there is a place around the corner from plastics america in tampa that is 1/2 the price. Total Plastics if i'm rembering. They are on Kelsey rd. 1/4" for 85.00 4x8

 

[robthorn]

you really want 3/8 for a sump. unless it's under 20 gallons.

 

[poknsnok]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9108672#post9108672 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by lmkjma
I'm curious to know why you think that Plastic America is over priced. When I called all the plastic suppliers around Brandon, everyone was fairly close to each other. The difference I seen in price was whether it was extruded or cast and the thickness.

I bought a 1/4" x4'x8' sheet of cast for $160 w/tax from Laird.

Was this price way off or close to what you've seen.

Always looking for a cheaper deal.....

I had them quote me me on a sump and it was around 400.00 just a square 20x25 acrylic sump. obviously they though I had no idea what something like that should cost and were trying to take advantage of me... IN MY EXPERIENCE (I disclaim as to not offend).. I ended up having it made elsewhere for 125.00.... Perhaps they have been kinder to others price wise..

 

[Grit]

I have done business with Plastics America. I would stay away from there.

 

[benf]

the one being built by John for my 200gal tank is 29x22x17 with dual bags for around $200.

 

[lmkjma]

Poknsnok, I guess if you were having them make it is one thing. I bought the sheet and made the sump myself. So I can see why $400 would scare you off.

I guess I'll call around to everyone again to see what the current prices are when I'm ready to make my next sump and overflow.

 

[hbn1234]

if you're still looking for some acrylic sheets...let me know...thanks
h. bui