chimera Posted October 26, 2004 Report Share Posted October 26, 2004 where would i get a large plastic tray 400mm wide x 1500mm long (or 1400mm long if necessary) by about 100-500mm high? i want to put it under my tank with a drain back down to my sump downstairs incase of any small leaks in the closed loops. not an easy thing to search for on trademe nor look for on the web! im going to try payless plastics tomorrow but to save me searching, does anyone else have any good ideas?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucid Posted October 26, 2004 Report Share Posted October 26, 2004 don't know if it's any help or even the right size, but what about the bottom portion of the two peice plastic dog kennels. might be able to adapt it somehow just a thought B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pies Posted October 26, 2004 Report Share Posted October 26, 2004 What about a custom made wooden box (drip tray) under the tank, sealed by sealient paint? That will make is maximum size for the tank, and hey it doesn't need to be water tight for long, just long enough to divert water to the hole! Not like water is going to sit in there forever! You may have trouble getting it under you cabinet because of supporting legs? Pie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM Posted October 26, 2004 Report Share Posted October 26, 2004 I think dog kennels would not work as they are too high. The option i would go for would be to make one out of perspex. You can drill it cut and glue to whatever size you like and heat it and bend it so it slopes to one point (ie drain hole) I am sure you can pick up pieces cheap some place. the thickness for the base would only need to be about 6mm the sides would have to be 10mm otherwise they could warp! tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimera Posted October 26, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2004 cheers all. pies - yeah custom made timber could be an idea. however, a tray at the size i require I can get it under there (already measured it!) as i have room to the left of the tank at the back. already sent a couple of emails off to plastic suppliers/manufacturers for a price to have one custom made. so long as its cheap?! we'll see how tomorrow goes at payless plastics...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef Posted October 26, 2004 Report Share Posted October 26, 2004 why would a closed loop leak? If it was done correctly it will not leak. to make sure you could tap all the joins with electrical tape to stop them from leaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegasus Posted October 26, 2004 Report Share Posted October 26, 2004 Use an old fridge with the door removed. My son converted a couple and they are ideal for fish, so might suit your job. He removed the light and sealed the odd holes with silicone. Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimera Posted October 26, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2004 exactly, a closed loop should never leak - but who's to say it wont? its the pumps i dont trust, not my plumbing. whereever there is possibility of failure, i want to cover my arse. especially when theres mega-$$$ invested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pies Posted October 26, 2004 Report Share Posted October 26, 2004 why would a closed loop leak? If it was done correctly it will not leak. Its a good point. Good pumps won't leak. Hence the reason many of us have skimmers with external Ehiem pumps on them etc. They don't leak. Same with your return pump etc too. Pies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimera Posted October 26, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2004 just like they said the titanic was unsinkable too.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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