Any tips on removing glass holes boxes?

[jacksonpt]

I'm planning to swap out my glass holes overflow box for an Eshopps, but since the tank is already running I want to have as many of my Is dotted and Ts crossed before I start the process.

Any tips on removing the bulkhead/nut that secures the glass holes box in place? There is VERY little room inside the box to work/access the nut, and the box has been in place for a couple of years.

I'm going to run into Petco today to see if they have any tanks in my size, just in case the worst happens.

 

[Flanders]

Nah. I doubt you'll have any issues.

 

[pascal32]

someone had a plastic wrench listed a few years back that made it easier to get in there. I've used both the tool and a large pair on channel locks with no issue. when you install don't over tighten it!

does the e-shopps line up with the existing holes?

 

[jacksonpt]

Can't say for sure, but it's awful close either way.

 

[Flanders]

I can't tell for sure, but it looks like the slots might on the box might end up too high installed at the same height as a glass holes.

 

[Capt_Cully]

Can they be cut deeper with a router?

 

[jacksonpt]

I can't tell for sure, but it looks like the slots might on the box might end up too high installed at the same height as a glass holes.

I don't follow. Are you saying the internal box, with the teeth, might be too tall? I'm expecting to have to cut the teeth off/down. I have no problem doing that.

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[Flanders]

I don't follow. Are you saying the internal box, with the teeth, might be too tall? I'm expecting to have to cut the teeth off/down. I have no problem doing that.

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Yeah, but it looks like you might have to cut them quite a lot. It looks like the bulkhead is configured significantly lower. if you have a rimmed tank you may have to either cut the plastic lip of the rim or cut into the back of the box as well to make it fit.

 

[jacksonpt]

Got the new drain plumbing dry fitted. Fitted it matter how high or low I put the valve on a Herbie setup?

Any concerns or suggestions?

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