Yet another tank drilling Q

[TekCat]

This was probably asked bazzilion times before. It is about drilling 55G 4'long tank from Walmart. I am conterplating on should I attempt to drill it or not.
Had anyone tried drilling 55 "wally" tank? I know for sure that bottom is tempered, but I want to get rid of over-the-top overfow and so I need to know if the sides tempered also or not?

P.S. I am not brave enough to find it out the hard way

 

[JonRigby2005]

Call the manufacturer, they will let you know for sure.

 

[TekCat]

Sounds like an awesome idea! thanks!

 

[dngspot]

Heck yea, I have this same tank and I drilled it with no problem at all. Went through faster than I thought. Used a spray bottle with water and a hand drill motor. Did not even empty the water from the tank. It is used as a refigium.
Good luck.

 

[dngspot]

The sides on my tank where not tempered.

 

[adnup]

I think they're All-Glass and NOT tempered on the sides. Check them out here <a href="http://www.all-glass.com/" target="_blank">ALL-GLASS</a>

I did mine check out my thread <a href="http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=831994" target="_blank">HERE</a>

 

[TekCat]

Thanks guys!... I'll try it

adnup, nice going!

 

[slavearm]

Use a wood template if you are using cheap diamond drills. It makes it MUCH CLEANER as it wont be able to jump around at all. Also brace the inside with a clamped piece of wood. That will help prevent chipping when the bit punches through.