Glass replacement project

[WestMI-Reefer]

Chipped/cracked near bulkhead

1st attempt to seal, raised overflow box. It leaked.

cut plumbing
Use fishing line to break silicone seal

Drilled new panel successfully. GO SLOW
Tape off

Silicone together





Final product
And bonus DIY probe holder

 

[vetteguy53081]

Chipped/cracked near bulkhead

1st attempt to seal, raised overflow box. It leaked.

cut plumbing
Use fishing line to break silicone seal

Drilled new panel successfully. GO SLOW
Tape off

Silicone together





Final product
And bonus DIY probe holder

Well done. Only thing I would have done differently was using aquarium sealant such as Aqueon or marineland which has fantastic adhesion but you did it right.

 

[WestMI-Reefer]

Well done. Only thing I would have done differently was using aquarium sealant such as Aqueon or marineland which has fantastic adhesion but you did it right.

Thanks! Ill keep those sealants in mind for the next project. Having better adhesion for the acrylic to glass bond would help for peace of mind

 

[vetteguy53081]

Thanks! Ill keep those sealants in mind for the next project. Having better adhesion for the acrylic to glass bond would help for peace of mind

Ive repaired about 75 tanks for customers and these sealants never let me down and I have both here at home.