SamH Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 Does anyone know how much it would cost to get three 35cm cuts in some glass? I just need some parts trimmed off for making a tank. Any glass cutters in the Manukau area who'd do this for me? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morcs Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 I know a guy. hes awesome. Ill pm his details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted August 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 Thanks Morcs, Also, how would I go about it? Do I just draw up some lines where I need the cuts or should I let them measure it? Plus I need 1cm cut of some 30cm long pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinsonMassif Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 Sam did you do any searching? There has been DOZENS of threads on how to cut glass and who and what is needed etc. Barrie is our resident glass guru. His knowledge is evenly disseminated through all these threads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrie Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 Barrie is our resident glass guru. His knowledge is evenly disseminated through all these threads. :oops: Gesh I owe you a beer Thanks :oops: Sam Any glass cutter can cut glass Im more than happy to help but Im in west auckland (well in Napier at this moment) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted August 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 Is the job I stated likely to be very expensive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrie Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 depends on what you call expensive Keep in mind that who ever is cutting it needs to charge you as thats the way they put food on the table sounds like you have about 10 minutes work It would be all care taken but as glass is breakable, if it does break they cant or wont be responsible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted August 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 Is it expensive compared to getting a 350x300x300mm tank made? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LYNDYLOO Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 Think I read somewhere, they charge about $1.00 a Ltr, so work out the size of the Tank, and that should give you an Approx price for a Tank that size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrie Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 If I dont know someone, I will charge $5 but if there is quite a lot, maybe $10 depending on the persons attitude Not a bad idea to charge by the meter though with a minimum charge Your off cuts cost us to dump for you as well at about $80 per bin full Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted August 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 There's actually a piece I need to use that has a slice out of it for a HOB Filter. I was going to use on of the offcuts to seal that up. Got it sorted now, just got to wait for the Acrylic to arrive. Thanks everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted August 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 Maybe I don't have it sorted... :oops: There's one peice of glass that is 30cm x 30cm BUT it has a 20cm long x 3-4cm high slot cut out of the top for a HOB filter to go. Can I just stick another peice of glass on this and seal it up or will I have to make the tank 3 or 4 cm shorter? And, can I make this tank sit next to one of my other tanks and have them share the same water without any drilling? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted August 21, 2009 Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 it is called a syphon overflow it needs to be filled with water to make it function water is passed from one tank to the other and flows back through pipe it is susceptible to air getting in it and restricting the flow or it failing wich means one empty tank and a wet floor if you don't keep an eye on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted August 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2009 Maybe I'll just buy another heater instead, it sounds far too risky. Thanks anyways LA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanjury Posted August 22, 2009 Report Share Posted August 22, 2009 I have made siphon based overflows to join 3 tanks together to share one heater, I have found the u-bend that comes with canister filters the best for it I then use an internal filter with a small diameter pipe jammed in it to pump the water into the far tank (over a heater) and it overflows back into the other 2 tanks. I use 2 overflows per tank to minimize the risk of tanks overflowing and also have the filter set at a height in its tank that if too much water gets pumped out of that tank it cavitates and stops pumping so I theoretically can never have an overflow. I also find giving the overflows a tap every day blows out any air (doesn't happen very often) or crud that has gathered in them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted August 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2009 I get some of what you're talking about. Can I see pics or a diagram please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted September 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 How hard is it to make a hole for an overflow in the back or bottom of an already exsisting aquarium? Expensive? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrie Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 from a glass merchants point of view, you cant do it but there will be plenty on here that will say that with a copper pipe and carboundum paste, you can do it. They will be correct It will take hours and there is at least a 50/50 chance of breaking but they will be correct, it can be done I wouldnt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted September 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 Do you think a glass cutter (person) would do it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie841 Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 I dont like your chances if Barrie wont do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted September 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 Sorry, just read the above more carefully :oops: Guess I'll have to make an overflow box then :-? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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