How do I remove this divider in my overflow box?

[Bars]

After weeks of pushing it back, I've finally decided to start modifying my overflow box to make room for an emergency drain and durso pipe.

However... The space is very tight and the tank is still full of water. So far I managed to cut away the silicone on the sides using a guitar string. I still have about 3 inches to go, but I can't seem to make it through any further. I also still have to remove the silicone on the bottom.

Any ideas how to do this? Pulling both ends of the string through the drain holes results in it just scraping the glass instead of going through the last bit of silicone. It's quit a thick divider and still barely moves, so I have to cut it all the way through.

 

[RocketEngineer]

Use two broomstick size wood dowels to hold the wire. Drill a hole in the end of each at an angle so the wire goes in through the bottom and out through the side so you can get the wire all the way down.

 

[tricky_tran]

wonder if this is strong enough, or there are wire clay cutters too

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[xxkenny90xx]

This sounds like a job for someone with little arms (my kids).

 

[Bars]

Use two broomstick size wood dowels to hold the wire. Drill a hole in the end of each at an angle so the wire goes in through the bottom and out through the side so you can get the wire all the way down.

I like this, that'll make it a lot easier to cut the bottom part as well. Can I use pvc tubing as well? That's what I have on hand.

wonder if this is strong enough, or there are wire clay cutters too

Winco CS-44W 44" Wire Cheese Slicer with Wooden Handles

Shop Winco CS-44W - Cheese Slicer, 44" Long, With 18/8 Stainless Steel Wire

www.restaurantsupply.com

This is the same idea as the wood dowels, correct?

This sounds like a job for someone with little arms (my kids).

Hahaha! I wish! Unfortunately no kids anywhere near, so I'll have to do it myself.

 

[tricky_tran]

This sounds like a job for someone with little arms (my kids).

oh, I get what @RocketEngineer is saying now. his way, the wire would be at the end of the dowels and you could push down, instead of pulling up

 

[Bars]

Just tried it with the pvc tubing, since I have tons of it anyway. Didn't seem like I could get it through. Then again, I probably cut off too much of the string. I figure if I can stick the tubes through the drain holes I can cut through.

Unfortunately the string snapped, so I'll be picking up some fishing line tomorrow morning.

 

[RocketEngineer]

PVC has too much give. You want something ridged to keep the wire tight.