Glass tank 1591.100 for Tunze Skimmer Kit 15

[meinestrasse]

I need to replace the glass tank and lid for the Tunze Skimmer Kit 15 1591.100, but I can't seem to locate the tank alone without having to buy the skimmer, pump and osmolator. I already own all these things. Is there anyway to re-order a replacement tank and lid without having to buy all the equipment I already own?

 

[meinestrasse]

Looking thru the Tunze USA parts list, I think the glass tank for the 15 is the same as the one for the 16 kit.

1691.100 Glass housing Kit 16/21 $263.80

It has the same dimensions as the glass tank for the 15 kit. But $263.80 for a 5.5 gallon glass tank? Can that be right?

 

[rvitko]

Yes, that is correct for that sump, it is actually about 20 gallons and the lid is included, the 15 kit has the same dimensions but no internal baffles and I suspect it will cost less as a result, but likely not much less. Because they are glass and have to be really overpacked to make it here in one piece they cost a fortune to ship and that is most of what you are paying for. The box it will come in is 30 by 25 by 25 and ships at a weight of 90lbs regardless of actual weight because of this size. It costs us about $100 to get it here from Germany and I do not have it in stock. I also could find no pricing on a 1591.000, it is Good Friday and the factory is closed, but I will try to get pricing ASAP.

FWIW, I have a 1591.000 that has one broken pane that I cut away and was hoping to someday repair with a new pane, it is all ready for a new pane to be siliconed on, if you feel comfortable with this I would be willing to send it to you as is for only the price of shipping. It doesn't have a lid but the lid is just Polygal and most plastic shops sell this material.

 

[meinestrasse]

Thanks, how much to ship the broken one to 33418? I had sent an e-mail using the contact form on the Tunze USA website. My address is listed there.

 

[rvitko]

Yes, I got that one too, but I deleted it seeing as I had reached you here, can you PM me the address and I will get a shipping quote, this large box typically costs about $60 to ship domestically.

 

[meinestrasse]

I will take it.

 

[meinestrasse]

Hey Roger,

Just checking on this. I hadn't received a PM from you, so I just wanted to make sure it was sent.

Thanks!

 

[rvitko]

Yes, it shipped Friday, I apologize for not getting you the tracking info, I will do so now.

 

[meinestrasse]

Roger, thank you so much for sending me this tank. It was packaged wonderfully. I've already gotten a new glass panel cut, and I've cleaned away all the old silicone residue. I will assemble the new pane this weekend.

On the phone you had mentioned getting a piece of Polygal for the top. Do you know if the original top was single-walled or double-walled Polygal? Double-walled has support beams between the layers, and also comes in various thicknesses from 4 mm to 10 mm or so. You had mentioned that other materials would tend to warp over time and that I should use Polygal or similar.

Otherwise, could I use a single piece of clear polycarbonate about 1/4" thick?

 

[rvitko]

It is double walled and I believe it is 6mm, that is roughly 1/4" thick. Polycarbonate will sag, while the polygal holds its shape well.