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What type of dremel did you buy. How much was it and where did you get it. Did you get the bits at the same place?
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Great Job!
You mentioned the glass was cut locally for you, what type of store did this and approximately what was the cost? |
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And what about your return plans?
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Tunjee, have you ever tried to do this in 1/2" glass.
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might try that on my 5.5 gal, thanks for the idea now I just need the guts.
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thank you to tunjee for this post...absolutely great info. I'm a newbie and questioning whether or not I have the gusto to give this a shot....
question...how much water do you use while driliing? how is it applied (i.e. hose running over the holes constantly or what?) Thanks again...
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great...thanks tunjee...one more question (famous last words right? ) how do you know what the flow rate is through the holes that you drilled?
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Hey Mattydub according to the calculator here at Reef Central:
Using the following input parameters Gallons per Hour = 455 Drain and Overflow sizes are calculated as Recommended minimum drain pipe diameter = 0.88 inches Recommended minimum linear overflow size = 7 inches So 910 gph since I have two 1" holes. The bulkhead necks it down a little (1/8") then back to 1" the rest of the way. Thats why it says 0.88 inches.
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I think he was asking (and I'm wondering too) how many holes/slots you decided to dremel out in the back. Did you use the calculator to determine that 7" was necessary, and drill your overflow that wide? Or did you just experiment until the flow rate could be handled by the holes?
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just along for the great info, and I am stoked to see this thing in action!
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How many holes can you get from 1 diamond dremel bit. Which shaped bit works the best?
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Awesome work!!! Thanks for all the info and great pics!
I have a question regarding tempered glass. Living in a seismic zone, I have an acrylic tank, but am considering the purchase of a 40 gallon breeder (glass) and drilling for an overflow. Are the bottom panes usually tempered? TIA!
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Awesome work man! Looking forward to seeing pics of it in action
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thanks again...great post!
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Mattydub:
If you mean slots, the slots on mine are 1/2" apart on center and each slot is 1/4" wide, 1" tall. I cut a total of 18 slots. It spans 9" across the back of the tank. I read somewhere that 6" worth of these slots can handle 600 gph. And I think those slots were spaced further apart than mine. I have not tested this yet but that is what my research came up with.
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I got one suggestion! Add a peice of that 3/16 plate inside the box against the back of tank and glue it liberally. All thase slots in the back of tank seriously weaken that back panel. it would give me peice of mind if you reinforced it while youcan. But it's your floor.
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D.I.Y porn
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just out of curiosity, what pump are you using as a return, and are you happy with it?
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Noise ???
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