Drilling tanks?

[Guyerson]

Hi all,

I was wondering if someone is or knows somebody that is experienced in drilling tanks? I am working on a new setup and have called around to all of the local stores and none of them drill tanks. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

 

[cloakerpoked]

Aquaworld would drill the tanks. Quite a few of us here have drilled tanks before. How big is the tank you're looking to drill?

 

[vr697getta]

elmers drilled mine. i looked into drilling a tank and its not that tough.
here ya go
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKxxYpzphWo

 

[Guyerson]

Thanks guys! The tank I want to drill is a 30g Oceanic cube 20x20x18. I did call Elmer's and they told me that they don't drill anymore - Wet Pets referred me to a place called Rex Glass that was closed when I called. This will be the first tank I'm trying to drill so I don't have any experience with it, but I would appreciate any help and/or suggestions.

 

[bigmatt1992]

aquaworld is your best bet if you dont feel like you can do it.

 

[Masterderrull]

Make sure it's not tempered glass. then if you need some pointers, I can help you out just send me a PM. It's not to difficult, you just have to be patiant and use your noggen. Oh and screw the drill guide just use a wood hole saw bit and put a hole in a 2x4/2x6 the same size as the hole your going to put in the glass, then clamp it (the 2x6) to the glass, and drill away, following the intructions above.

 

[fodupos]

aquaworld does it and you can buy insurance so if it breaks they give you a new one... definitely worth it cause mine did break on their first attempt.

 

[Guyerson]

Thanks so much for the feedback. What does Aquaworld charge for the drilling & insurance??

 

[ironwill723]

Hey Mike...I see you found the forum!

 

[cloakerpoked]

Depending on the size of the hole you need, I might be able to help you out with drilling it too. I know Tom has various size drill bits too.

 

[acer]

I have a one inch diamond drill bit - I have never used it - I think only used once before I bought it.

 

[Guyerson]

Hey Craig - after some serious searching, I finally found the Pgh forum! Thanks for pointing me in the right direction! After you stopped by on Sunday, I'm definitely leaning towards drilling for my new setup.

cloakerpoked - if you would be able to help, I would really appreciate it. Not looking for anything too fancy, just want to drill a center overflow and return. Not sure what size hole would be best, still have some research to do, but suggestions are welcome.

 

[bnmir]

The bottom of that tank might be tempered, look for a sticker. If so, that pane can't be drilled. The back is probably not tempered, though.

 

[Guyerson]

Yeah, the bottom is definitely tempered so I'll be drilling the back of the tank. After doing a bit more research, I am thinking about doing a 1 1/2" bulkhead for an internal overflow box and a 3/4" return. Any thoughts?