looking at a tank with cracked rim help me!!!
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The bottom frame doesn't have any structural support. You can just make a square frame out of molding or something.
Top frames in thanks over 5' that have center braces, usually do provide support. I just love how lately everyone is saying that they don't and they are just for looks. When my 125's frame broke at the brace, it bowed considerably. I supported it with a wood clamp until the replacement came & when it did, I had to drain half the water to get it on. I'd say, that's structural.
If you really want to replace it call AllGlass and get a part #. Take that to your LFS and ask them to order you one. Mom & Pop stores are more likely to do it than Corporate type stores.
All Glass # 1-800-255-4527
I hope that helps.
P.S.
Be careful removing the old trim. Go slow!
Top frames in thanks over 5' that have center braces, usually do provide support. I just love how lately everyone is saying that they don't and they are just for looks. When my 125's frame broke at the brace, it bowed considerably. I supported it with a wood clamp until the replacement came & when it did, I had to drain half the water to get it on. I'd say, that's structural.
If you really want to replace it call AllGlass and get a part #. Take that to your LFS and ask them to order you one. Mom & Pop stores are more likely to do it than Corporate type stores.
All Glass # 1-800-255-4527
I hope that helps.
P.S.
Be careful removing the old trim. Go slow!
You couldn't be MORE WRONG...think about it for a second...if the top is bowing where the water pressure is the least, down at the bottom where the water pressure is greatest, there needs to be way more structural strength...Just compare the two trim pieces...the bottom trim is way heavier that the top trim...JoelR;2743244; said:
zennzzo;2743261; said:
I beg to differ. You have to remember that you have all the silicone seam around the entire bottom panel which is acting as a big center brace.
I just looked at all my tanks and the trim is the same size for the top & bottom. I can't say what the center would be because I can't see it. ??
i will call all glass today and i feel it is structural so i will replace it and do to the fact its practicaly falling off, and i am going to reseal it so it not in the back of my head all the time something glued together needs some sort of structure to frame it and stiffen it its the same reason we add frame connectors and a roll cage to a race car when you cut factory bracing out for weight and cleanliness
Nothing better than a piece of mind. Even if it didn't need anything extra, it sure wouldn't hurt.
Differ all you want...JoelR;2743297; said:
The bottom trim is way more beefy than the top trim...the glass is set deeper into the trim that the tops...
All you have to do is move some substrate away from the bottom trim and you'll see it is way off the bottom plane.
