Fixing cracked tanks...

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Ok cool.
I'm going to be working at an LFS start in a week or two.
So I can just pick up a new trim at work if I break it.
I might be able to get some help with fixing it aswell, as I know atleast onf the guys that works there buys alot of used tanks.
 
AttackFish;1722511; said:
Ok.
Sounds easy enough.
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:ROFL::ROFL::ROFL::ROFL:

I've raplaced bottom ;) Easy was not part of any of the sentences And i have replaced a couple ...:D Simple... yes.. but not easy :D
 
Tongue33;1722559; said:
:ROFL::ROFL::ROFL::ROFL:

I've raplaced bottom ;) Easy was not part of any of the sentences And i have replaced a couple ...:D Simple... yes.. but not easy :D
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Yeah, But it's not like it's going to be super hard.
Plus, I'm probably going to be getting some help from some local dudes.
:headbang2
 
tank125;1722513; said:
Yes in theory, but you have to make sure that the new glass is absolutely flush with the old glass. Also, getting a roughly 6' x 2' piece of glass that is 1/2" or thicker into a 6' x 2' hole is going to be very tricky!
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Yes you do need the glass to be flush, not hard at all make sure all old silicone and debree is removed. There is no reason to use 1/2" glass, 1/4" will work fine. If the tank is that large which it does not look then use 3 pieces cut to match. This is a very easy, quick and sure way to fix the tank.
 
Bderick67;1722582; said:
Yes you do need the glass to be flush, not hard at all make sure all old silicone and debree is removed. There is no reason to use 1/2" glass, 1/4" will work fine. If the tank is that large which it does not look then use 3 pieces cut to match. This is a very easy, quick and sure way to fix the tank.
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Well, depends on what you classify as big.
But its a 180 72''x24''
Thanks for the tips guys.
Keep 'em coming!
:)
 
AttackFish;1722596; said:
Well, depends on what you classify as big.
But its a 180 72''x24''
Thanks for the tips guys.
Keep 'em coming!
:)
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Ya 180 is big I did not see your reply where you stated the size. It's your choice you can do the repair in a couple hours or do a total tear down. As long as the original glass is still structurally sound there is no reason to do a total tear down. Just a new layer of glass added.
 
Bderick67;1722621; said:
Ya 180 is big I did not see your reply where you stated the size. It's your choice you can do the repair in a couple hours or do a total tear down. As long as the original glass is still structurally sound there is no reason to do a total tear down. Just a new layer of glass added.
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Oh sorry, thought I posted size in my original post.
Anyways, The other panels of glass are in good shape.
By adding a layer of glass do you just meen laying a new panel over the old?
I'm just not understanding.
 
My wife and I did our 150 and the only frustrating part was Keeping it flush on the corners.. After we felt it was as good as it gets.. It was a little less stress...

But still it wasn't well... Now we are cool with it :D It's been up for over a month.. Very rewarding ;)
 
Tongue33;1722640; said:
My wife and I did our 150 and the only frustrating part was Keeping it flush on the corners.. After we felt it was as good as it gets.. It was a little less stress...

But still it wasn't well... Now we are cool with it :D It's been up for over a month.. Very rewarding ;)
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Awesome!
I'm going to be having some help, so it should go along OK.
 
AttackFish;1722626; said:
By adding a layer of glass do you just meen laying a new panel over the old?
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yes, this is correct.
 
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