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Sorry about my last post :") I didn't see that there was a second page basically making what I said redundant, and non pertinent...
I would beg to differ on both the difficulty and the equipment take. It's not as difficult as many think. The reason is simple: A 10% water change...
I had a friend whose sump exploded from using acrylic in glass so be careful.
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Good to see a home town fellow here!
I don't believe that the thread for that particular tank exists anymore... It was built several years ago on a forum that no longer exists... But...
Here is one that is currently for sale... It was used for about 3 years before the owner decided to upgrade to a bigger tank...
I have seen MANY that are build with 3 panels. I am currently building one. They are just as structurally sound as tanks with a single panel...
The epoxy is really pretty foolproof. Don't stress it. If you have questions, just call the manufacturer, they're pretty receptive to answering...
I guess I have to update my profile :") I currently work in the Health Insurance industry... If you have even a minor amount of wood working...
The rod will be fine, (I've actuially used stainless cable on a BowFront tank that had it's brace destroyed. However, I'd caution you about the...
Well, in the first plce, the plywood frame you'll build is FAR more resilient than glass and that will add to the rigidity. (See zero edge tanks...
I used 1x6 pine and created a eurobrace around the top. Nothing spans the tank. I'd use finishing nails and glue. The only problem with the...
Here is a nice baseline chart for such things: GPM/GPH Flow based on PVC Pipe Size, ie, How much water can flow through Sch 40 Pvc Pipe Size 1/2"...
You won't need any silicone other than for the glass... As far as the 45*'s go, theoretically, you could even use quarter-round moulding. Just...
DON'T PUT SILICONE ANYWHERE YOU WILL COVER WITH EPOXY! The epoxy won't stick to it. Of course putting silicone on the epoxy is fine -thats how it's...
Look at the diagram at the beginning of this thread. Not the bucket it's not mine. It's just something that is currently in use and has virtually...
OK as far as the cuts you first set the table saw on 45* and rip them end to end. Then you use the miter saw. Here are some pictures sowing...
Have you ever sealed a blacktop driveway? Pretty much exactly like that. Pour it on the surface, then squeegie it across... I'll see if I can get...
Thats essentially the same concept as what I have diagrammed... But you could call it a rose for all I care, as long as it works! ;-)
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