Working with Acrylic

[Aquatic Hamster]

I bought a really nice, big sump over the weekend for a few dollars. Its in great shape however I would like to add a couple of supports across the top to reinforce it just incase it would ever fill to the top. I've found big sheets of acrylic at Lowes, but I don't really need that much. Can smaller quantities be found? What should I use to attach the braces to the sump? Thx.

 

[CMcNeil]

you should be able to get smaller than whole sheets at home depot.i think they sell 2'x4' sizes.if not pm me and i can get you some(i work for plastics company).try to find some weld-on glue maybe like #16(its like model glue in thickness).what size length and width and thickness you need?

 

[clenahan]

If your just wanting some scraps

If your just wanting some scraps

Farco Plastics in Clearwater has a scrap bin in front store, that has all different sizes and thicknesses.

I don't know what the prices where.
Also there only open 8-5 M-F

 

[Gimplar]

you could always cut the acrylic to a smaller size, also, make sure you use weld on or some approved acrylic adhesive, cause i built a sump and it was a pretty big disaster. Also you can actually bend acrylic with a small butane torch (you can get one for 20 bucks at walmart) and shape the acrylic into a [ shape for the brace.

 

[playa0069u]

Thats a really good idea lol wow!

 

[Aquatic Hamster]

Gee, just one more reason to buy a new torch!! Fire! Fire!

 

[plc001]

What Size?

What Size?

I have some scraps that may work for you, what size are you looking for?

 

[Aquatic Hamster]

I'm need a strip about 15" long and 2" wide. I'd also like to get a piece that is around 15" long and 9" wide to make a filter sock holder. If you've got something like that available please pm me. I see you are another ASM owner, love those skimmers. Thx.

Where is the best place to find weld-on? I'm assuming as listed above that number 16 would be the best for a sump application?

 

[ReefArtist]

Hi Chad,
I have some strips for you and I also live in Largo - off Highland Ave not far from East Bay Drive. It's yours and if you live close I can even drop it off Just let me know.

 

[Aquatic Hamster]

ReefArtist, that would be great. I'm not too far, the Walsingham and Hamilin area. PM me and lets make arrangements. Thx.

 

[ReefArtist]

PM sent - CK