anyone drill tanks and build sumps?
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pinoysport
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I have not figured out the sump yet but I have drilled many tanks. Acrlic tanks easier to drill you can buy the bit at lowes or home depot. Glass you should use a diamond bit and keep it wet when drilling......... let the bit do the work. pretty easy stuff.
arc eye
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I ordered my overflow and drill kit from gl*******s. You don't actually need the guides they sell. Just duct tape the template where you want to drill and go very slow with running water. I actually duct taped my hose to the tank near the hole. Each hole took about 20-30min to drill.
For the sump I recommend getting glass baffles made and then siliconing them in. Three glass baffles for my 40g breeder were around $40. Dont worry if they are a little loose, the silicone will fill in the slack.
Good luck!
For the sump I recommend getting glass baffles made and then siliconing them in. Three glass baffles for my 40g breeder were around $40. Dont worry if they are a little loose, the silicone will fill in the slack.
Good luck!
funman1
Active member
Here is my video I made on drilling tanks.
I used to drill hundreds of tanks back in the day.
I still have the bits, but just don't find time to drill anymore.
You are welcome to borrow a bit if you like?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMctXz7GraU
I used to drill hundreds of tanks back in the day.
I still have the bits, but just don't find time to drill anymore.
You are welcome to borrow a bit if you like?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMctXz7GraU
the most important thing in drilling a tank is keep water running over your bit and do not put pressure on the drill. other that that its pretty simple. as for the sump, i don't care much for the silicone. I have used it in the past and had baffles come loose. I have switched to using windshield urethane. same stuff that hold your windshield in your car. its about $15 a tube and can be purchased at any local parts house ( car quest, oreillys, or almost any car parts store) this stuff does not come loose.
Jet Black
I finally found this!
They might not be drilling any more due to issues with cheap tanks cracking so call ahead first. If they still do they do a great job. Also the quote for holes may vary based on size, location in the tank, and other factors.
