replaceing top frame on a 220

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Jack Dempsey
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I was resealing my 220 & busted out one of the braces out :cry:I can order a new one but was trying to find out the safest way to remove the old frame without busting glass.
 
I was leaning on one of the cross braces while scraping & it busted out and fell in tank, Im going to go ahead with the reseal and let it dry before trying to remove the frame & if it comes off ok then ill order new one 97.00 .
 
You will need to use a long thin blade to slice the silicone that holds the plastic trim in place, on both the inside and outside of the trim. It may be easiest to slice the corners of the trim with a dremel or a hacksaw so you can remove the trim in pieces, rather than as one large piece.

Do not apply too much pressure to the glass or pry against the glass with any tools as that is a sure way to break the glass.

I also recommend wearing sturdy gloves that will resist the possibility of cutting yourself with sharp tools or razor blades.
 
Man intead of all that work. Cut out the top braces and get some glass cut to size and silicone two pieces in replacing your braces. Just silicone it to the front and back glass just under your frame. Ive replaced frames before its a real pain. This way is alot easier.

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frame? i've never seen a tank with a frame, do you mean the piece of glass that joins the lengthways panels to keep the structure secure?
When I resealed my 225 I used a lot of extra sillicon to make sure the tank was 100% waterproof.
 
I don't have the specs for the AGA/Aqueon tank, but my Perfecto 220 is exactly 72-1/2"L x 24-3/8"W with 1/2" glass.

Also, if you have the glass canopies for the AGA tank,they are smaller in width so they won't fit a Perfecto tank trim.
 
just buy a new tank, If it is warn enouf to be resealed and has a broken thing it is worthn buying a new or gently used setup.
 
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