I keep seeing Questions about the appropriate acrylic thickness to use for construction of tanks. I have come across a couple of calculators. One is put out by Cyro, an acrylic manufacturer. I am not an engineer but it seems that they are "heavily" weighting it towards safety (read no liability) They recommend only using Cell Cast acrylic and a two part polymerizable cement and do not recommend solvent welding. It seems to be giving some pretty hefty thicknesses. The other is on GARF and gives a cut list, instructions and recommended thicknesses. These are "more inline" with what I see commercial tank manufacturers using. They also say that solvent welding is OK..
Cyro Acrylic aquarium Thickness Calculator - Excel Spreadsheet
Cyro Acrylic Knowledge Base
GARF Build Your Own Aquarium Calculator
My question is which one is real. If the GARF recommendations are practical it represents a substantial savings. What are the experiences you have had with tank thicknesses. What is the proper size thickness from and experience AND and engineering standpoint?
Cyro Acrylic aquarium Thickness Calculator - Excel Spreadsheet
Cyro Acrylic Knowledge Base
GARF Build Your Own Aquarium Calculator
My question is which one is real. If the GARF recommendations are practical it represents a substantial savings. What are the experiences you have had with tank thicknesses. What is the proper size thickness from and experience AND and engineering standpoint?
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