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I'm probably going to get underway next week ie getting the glass organised and will take it step by step from there. I will keep in touch (probably by seeking more answers to more seemingly easy questions!) LOL

Thanks for the clarification TM. I also think erring on the side of caution to be a wise course of action.

Whew its good to know I worked that calculation out all right. As with you guys my gut was telling me the 5.5mm was too thin (I was aware that glass didn't come in this thickness) and was hedging toward the 10mm myself even though it's going to be a very narrow in wall tank which is fully supported on both sides and back with full access from the top but I'll have another rethink on the 12mm. Ps TM I'm a bit confused about this 24mm join - that 50mm strip - am I right in thinking thats it's running down the side or am I completely wrong? Cheers

Warren I have substituted the two fiqures Re annealed/toughened and going by my calculations I've gone from needing 14mm annealed to 5.5mm toughened from which I'd look at going either 8 or 10mm. Does this sound right to you (tank height = 950mm, length 730mm)

Once again I have to say thanks very much and that this advice is greatly appreciated! I'll go have a yarn to our local glazier here because if I go to the toughened glass way you obviously have to ask for the edges to get ground specially going by your post Warren. I'll keep you informed as I progress.

Thanks for the advice people much appreciated I certainly don't want a failure. Cheers

Thanks TM, Will they read this thread or do I contact them elsewhere? Thanks for your help.

Just wondering if anyone can clarify something for me, It's about glass thickness so bear with me please! If your are using toughened glass instead of plate glass do you have to use the same thickness or because toughened glass is so much stronger(approx 5 times so I'm told) does it stand that you can use a thinner glass, eg if the calculator tells you that you need 15mm thick glass (I'm presuming thats plate/annealed glass) would 10mm thick toughened glass be acceptable? Thanks