trinox Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 Hey Everyone, I purchased a 5ftx2ftx2ft tank, roughly 550L. While moving it the glass has been chipped in the corner. It doesn't look like it has broken the seal at all. It is chipped on the outside corner. Here is a few little pictures to explain where the damage is. Can anyone tell me what i should do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F15hguy Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 is that inside bracing got silicone right to the edges?, if so I don't think there would be too much trouble (dont hold me to that) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trinox Posted August 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 yes the inside has full silicon around the bracing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxxnz Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 Honestly most people would replace it with new glass panel!! But to replace a new panels it might cost you the price of buying a new tank!! a)ok in this situation if i intend to fix this promblem without replacement, i would buy me RIGHT ANGLE bar (L shape)50-100mm x alliminuim, and max it out with neutral silcone" b) more expensive than plan a" cut another single panel and set back 100-200mm off broken edge, and place the new panel inside the tank then silcone to make a new side wall..to brace this new wall you will have to siclone a new piece of glass over the top. Hope that make sense" "sometime you need to be more creative, you got to make mistake to learn the right solution" enjoy :thup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 looks like the corner of my 5 x 3 x 2 that was chipped 2 yrs ago and still running fill for a leak test looks to be plenty of silicon on the inside i not put more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dachende Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 I'd definitely leave it full when testing for at least a week. I had similar chips on a 3 foot tank which didn't leak for 3-4 days after filling then on the 5th day I arrived home to puddles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxxnz Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 nothing last for ever and dont relies on silcone guy!! Big tank bigger leak.. :slfg: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trinox Posted August 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 Cheers for all the suggestions, its really upsetting when you finally got the perfect tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanjury Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 The correct answer if you want the tank to be less likely to leak/break is to replace the whole bottom. An internal patch might be a good option for a temporary repair. The biggest issue with this is that the glass has been compromised, all it needs to have done is to make a weakness in it it wont take much for it to crack across the bottom if it is stressed at all. So if you stick it on a slightly unlevel stand, or it gets flexed in an earthquake or even just in a random movement/someone walking past etc then it can go. None of the glass used in our tanks is perfect so this is always a risk, a chip or any damage makes it more likely but you would have to buy a lotto ticket if you wanted to try and determine how likely/unlikely it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trinox Posted August 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 Sounds like i have to replace the bottom to be safe anyone suggest a place i could get this done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zuri08 Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 The correct answer if you want the tank to be less likely to leak/break is to replace the whole bottom. An internal patch might be a good option for a temporary repair. The biggest issue with this is that the glass has been compromised, all it needs to have done is to make a weakness in it it wont take much for it to crack across the bottom if it is stressed at all. So if you stick it on a slightly unlevel stand, or it gets flexed in an earthquake or even just in a random movement/someone walking past etc then it can go. None of the glass used in our tanks is perfect so this is always a risk, a chip or any damage makes it more likely but you would have to buy a lotto ticket if you wanted to try and determine how likely/unlikely it was. Fully agree with ryan here its definetly been comprimised a mate of mine just had his tanks bottom replaced as it had chips like yours even though it was 15 mill glass and 450 litres going everywher isnt good There will be an immense amount of pressure on that corner now Everything likes to take the path of less resistance and that would be the first part to let go BUt you could heavliy patch it with silicon like la said youl need tpo leak test then patch even if there is no leaks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxxnz Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 The correct answer if you want the tank to be less likely to leak/break is to replace the whole bottom. An internal patch might be a good option for a temporary repair. The biggest issue with this is that the glass has been compromised, all it needs to have done is to make a weakness in it it wont take much for it to crack across the bottom if it is stressed at all. So if you stick it on a slightly unlevel stand, or it gets flexed in an earthquake or even just in a random movement/someone walking past etc then it can go. None of the glass used in our tanks is perfect so this is always a risk, a chip or any damage makes it more likely but you would have to buy a lotto ticket if you wanted to try and determine how likely/unlikely it was. Its a true statement! ok plan c) :sml2: wack another 1/3 of glass fully siclone on bottom panle to prevent float from running! I would not just leave it and do a water test! so what happen if test didnt leak? you would just leave it and sleep with one eye open to see if water ever leak! replace it or brace it" So Trinox the choices is your to how your buget really sit in.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trinox Posted August 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 Thanks for all the ideas, i would love to fix it properly, replace the bottom as said, can anyone tell me where i would find a company that fix tanks? i can't afford a arm and a leg to be honest, if it costs to much ill just have to purchase another tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 Can't you make an insurance claim? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanjury Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 I am sure that Greg could cut you a new base for your tank and it wont cost much, I may miss something but I think if you were to just silicon another base underneath your existing one it may help support your one so that it doesn't get stressed and cracked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trinox Posted August 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 Do you have a contact for greg? i need this tank up and running asap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 He's in the list of tank builders viewtopic.php?f=24&t=42159 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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