Big_Rich_Fuhgeddaboudit
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Greetings, My name is Rich and this is my build. Which is s till under construction.
What i used to seam the glass joints G.E Silicone type 1.
Eshopps large overflow placement. Some with its on hole guide and diamond hole saw. The 2 inlets to the overflow box are 1.5inches the return lines to sump are 3 1 inch my tank return is 3/4.
Sorry about photo quality. The glass is 1/2 thick 24 by 24. The tape is what i used to control my seam width. Side note: I built this 4 times over before i was satisfied. Perfection or near perfection is expensive. It should also be noted that the seams were thinner than a razors blade, went through a-lot of blades as well as Acetone to undo... bottom line that part really sucked!
Despite what you might have seen in videos. It might work with thinner glass or even for a seasoned tank builder. Trust me 1/2 inch doesn't play well with tape get yourself some clamps.
Built a mini-jig worked great. Bought clamps on sale at Harbor freight.
Excellent extra set of hands to hold glass in place. Harbor Freight.
You can see the use of the extra hand on top.
My seam. Tape worked flawlessly. Give the silicone a moment to set then take off tape. what i mean by set about a min or 2.
Tank is complete. That table will not withstand the weight of a water test. Stand has been built while silicone cured. Interesting find silicone as it cures gives off gas. I let mine cure 10 days. before i water tested. The stand was not finished during that time.
Water test. I placed bracing around the tank in case of failure. Held water no leaks no droplets but most of all no glass separation.
The tank has been moved inside. Back glass has been painted. Also not seen in this picture the bottom shelf of the stand has four openings by the legs. This was deliberately done. Reason: I have a tile floor and i am using it to aid in cooling the inside of the cabinet once built. There is a fan incorporated underneath to force air up through those areas.
Found the a picture that shows the slots. Also pointing out the stand, notice its lopsided.The plumbing will be coming down and through the deck to the sump/refugium. What is going to be done to hide that, is a false sump.
A preview to what is to come. I like seeing my control panel so i incorporated into my sump facade.
Thank you all for taking the time to look at my home build.. More yet to be added.
What i used to seam the glass joints G.E Silicone type 1.
Eshopps large overflow placement. Some with its on hole guide and diamond hole saw. The 2 inlets to the overflow box are 1.5inches the return lines to sump are 3 1 inch my tank return is 3/4.
Sorry about photo quality. The glass is 1/2 thick 24 by 24. The tape is what i used to control my seam width. Side note: I built this 4 times over before i was satisfied. Perfection or near perfection is expensive. It should also be noted that the seams were thinner than a razors blade, went through a-lot of blades as well as Acetone to undo... bottom line that part really sucked!
Despite what you might have seen in videos. It might work with thinner glass or even for a seasoned tank builder. Trust me 1/2 inch doesn't play well with tape get yourself some clamps.
Built a mini-jig worked great. Bought clamps on sale at Harbor freight.
Excellent extra set of hands to hold glass in place. Harbor Freight.
You can see the use of the extra hand on top.
My seam. Tape worked flawlessly. Give the silicone a moment to set then take off tape. what i mean by set about a min or 2.
Tank is complete. That table will not withstand the weight of a water test. Stand has been built while silicone cured. Interesting find silicone as it cures gives off gas. I let mine cure 10 days. before i water tested. The stand was not finished during that time.
Water test. I placed bracing around the tank in case of failure. Held water no leaks no droplets but most of all no glass separation.
The tank has been moved inside. Back glass has been painted. Also not seen in this picture the bottom shelf of the stand has four openings by the legs. This was deliberately done. Reason: I have a tile floor and i am using it to aid in cooling the inside of the cabinet once built. There is a fan incorporated underneath to force air up through those areas.
Found the a picture that shows the slots. Also pointing out the stand, notice its lopsided.The plumbing will be coming down and through the deck to the sump/refugium. What is going to be done to hide that, is a false sump.
A preview to what is to come. I like seeing my control panel so i incorporated into my sump facade.Thank you all for taking the time to look at my home build.. More yet to be added.
