My new SCWD!

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Well I started putting together my new setup today. I have a 20H that I used to have freshwater fish in. I decided, thanks to the great info on this website, to drill the back of my tank for my closed loop SCWD system. I used a diamond coated hole saw, which was recomended on a thread here, and it worked great. It took my no more than 10-15 minutes to drill three holes. Here are some pics!!

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The rest of my equipment is on its way:p
 
lookin good

Just curious if you'd be willing to help out with drilling a 10 gallon and a 15 gallon AGA???

Im about 2 hours south of ya, and if the price is right i can make the trip next weekend. just let me know
 
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well yea, WPB is about 10 minutes north of me. If you'd be willing to help i'll even pay for the bits. I work fridays until 8 or so, but just met me know when you're available that day and we can meet up.
 
The booklet that comes with the SCWD recomends that you filter the intake water.

I don't, doesnââ"šÂ¬Ã¢"žÂ¢t seem to make a difference, unless you are sucking large matter into it.

Are you intending on having some kind of mechanical filtration on the intake?

I spose it depends on how often you want to clean it eah?
 
Skepperz,
I was thinking about putting a sponge filter over the intake but I think it will be okay. I put that ball valve right after the intake so I can shut the system down and clean it if it gets dirty.
 
Hey,
I see you drilled your own tank! Exactlly how difficult is this to do? Did you practice on a smaller tank before you drilled on a larger tank? How easy is it to mess up? I have a 90 gallon which is some thick glass to be drilling and a expensive tank to replace! Are those 1 inch bulk heads? Finally is there any other way to feed a closed loop system without drilling the third hole in the bottom of the tank.

Thanks
Chad
 
zenzence,
It was very easy to drill the tank, this was the first time I had every done it and no I did not practice. I purchased my bits on eBay at the site I already posted.

I used 3/4" bulkheads which need a 1-1/2" hole (38mm), I got two bits for $12 shipped (VERY cheap) and they worked great.

The secret to not messing up is to start at a 45 degree angle to the tank and pivot up to 90 degrees once you start to make a small groove in the tank. Also start from the inside of the tank if possible because the glass always seems to chip a very little bit when the hole pushes through. Having the chip on the outside instead of the inside will prevent leaks.

There is a great thread on this site that helped me drill my holes but I cant seem to find it right now. I will post a link when I find it.

Good Luck
 
As far as how many holes...I have drilled three using one bit and I saw no performance difference between each hole. I would feel confortable with 6-7 holes per bit.
 
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