MDeth Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Has anybody on here drilled the back of a BC yet for a sump/fuge? ^If so, have a link? And, is it actually tempered glass? Link to comment
MDeth Posted January 31, 2008 Author Share Posted January 31, 2008 So...before I do something stupid and get a replacement glass back for my BC14 Is the back tempered or not? This is the plan anyway, I figure use ____(insert product here) that will hopefully loosen up the sealant...replace the back glass and reseal...and plumb ^Easy as that right The real question though....Will I void my warranty Link to comment
Grim_Reefer Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 I've seen a thread where someone drilled the top and put a HOB CPR fuge. I thought about drilling my BC29 also, but was chicken. I crammed my fuge, skimmer, and other junk into the existing 3 chambers. Link to comment
hecsrt-4 Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Good luck drilling. I seen somebody plumb the tank through the canopy, they just cut out a piece out of the plastic. Kind of like an overflow design. Hope this helps incase you dont really want to drill it. Grimreefer you type faster ahh. The one I seen was plumbed to a 15g. Link to comment
Grim_Reefer Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Here's a link to the one I saw... it looks nice. http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/nano-r...-help-bc29.html Hecsrt-4 > I type like a madman... sorry to steal your thunder. Link to comment
hecsrt-4 Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Grim haha no worries, its for the greater cause knowledge. Link to comment
MDeth Posted January 31, 2008 Author Share Posted January 31, 2008 i guess i get to take a hammer to my bc Link to comment
Grim_Reefer Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 post some pics when you do... I'd love to see how it comes out. Link to comment
MDeth Posted January 31, 2008 Author Share Posted January 31, 2008 Hello Dan, No that back glass is not tempered, however, we do not recommend drilling the tank. If you have anymore questions please feel free to contact us at 1-800-255-4527. Thanks, Star Star Wallowing Bull Technical Support Central Aquatics OKAY then....so hopefully I dont crack it Link to comment
MDeth Posted January 31, 2008 Author Share Posted January 31, 2008 OKAY then....so hopefully I dont crack it Tooo late....Back glass and bottom are shattered out Link to comment
stryker763 Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Tooo late....Back glass and bottom are shattered out ouch Link to comment
MDeth Posted February 1, 2008 Author Share Posted February 1, 2008 anybody know of some type of acetone for some thick black rubber silicone? ^Hopefully that wont melt the plastic rim. Link to comment
mkpadgitt Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 anybody know of some type of acetone for some thick black rubber silicone?^Hopefully that wont melt the plastic rim. I'm not sure about the black plastic (or where you could get it pure), but I know that methanol doesn't cloud clear acrylic like acetone does, so you might try that if you can figure a way to get your hands on some? It takes off sharpie the same way that acetone does, so perhaps it will do the same to silicone that acetone does. Link to comment
MDeth Posted February 4, 2008 Author Share Posted February 4, 2008 That I will try. I was smart enough to cut quite a bit of the silicone off to test, as well as dremeled off those hinges for the hood - open top so it doesn't matter Thanks for the tip Link to comment
bamackc Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 i was thinking about drilling the back of my ap 12.. im thinking of takeing it to a glass shop now.. sorry about your tank.. that sucks! Link to comment
Chris333 Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 I never drilled glass in my life and I just yesterday drilled 3 holes in the back of my aga 15g tank. I'm thinking you may have pressed too hard while drilling? My local glass shop couldn't do it and gave me a million reasons why it wouldn't work unless I took the separate pain of glass out and drilled it in a press. Well I proved them wrong. How did you crack the bottom glass? Usually the bottom is tempered, but you were drilling the rear correct? Here are some drilling videos: This one has water in it! Link to comment
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