TiGs Posted May 31, 2003 Share Posted May 31, 2003 Hello I got my IceProbe chiller and I went to TAP Plastics to have them drill a 1.25 inch hole in my AquaClear filter cover and TAPs said they would not do it because they can crack the plastic AquaClear cover. They recommended that I take a soldering iron and melt a hole out of the cover. The thing is I don't want to ruin a soldering iron by melting plastic with it. Any other suggestions from other IceProbe owners or anyone that's mechanicaly inclinded to give me some ideas on making my own hole? Oh yeah I don't own a drill but I think I do have a dremil somewhere. i'm not a very handy person at all. Thanks Link to comment
c_k_kuehne Posted June 1, 2003 Share Posted June 1, 2003 A dremel with the correct bit would probably work. You can probably buy an extra cheapie soldering iron (5.00 or so) and just throw it away if it's ruined. I really think you could clean it off as long as you do it while it's still hot. Link to comment
jdsabin1 Posted June 1, 2003 Share Posted June 1, 2003 I have drilled a hole in my friends Aquaclear cover with no problems whatsoever. Used a holesaw bit actually. HTH! Link to comment
Chamkeeper Posted June 1, 2003 Share Posted June 1, 2003 Radio shack sells some cheapo (~$10) irons. You could just buy one and burn the hole, when you need the next one, you'll be set. Link to comment
Physh1 Posted June 1, 2003 Share Posted June 1, 2003 I used a heatgun to soften the plastic a little and used a hole saw bit to cut the hole. I wouldn't suggest used a hole saw without softening up the plastic because it will break (I know...I did it once). A dremel would likely make quick work of it too. Cameron Link to comment
TiGs Posted June 1, 2003 Author Share Posted June 1, 2003 Right on! thanks for your suggestions all. Link to comment
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