glass vs perspex for overflow

[ghostface]

does anyone have an opinion on glass vs. perspex for overflow box?

wouldnt go for perspex thinner than 10mm...

[HelifaxNZ]

I don't think there are much difference, except that getting glass could be a little bit cheaper, but getting the teeth for the top could be a problem. Also you might like the overflow to not show the piping so you will need it tinted which will cost a lot.

I got my acrylic overflow from Modern Plastics. Wasn't that expensive and then cut my own teeth out for the overflow top. Choose whatever colour and whether you want it solid or see thru.

Give them a call and get a quote. Can buy any thickness.

[livebearer_breeder]

Does anyone know where in wellington you can buy perspex?

Shae

[suphew]

For me the top half of my over flow is removable which would be difficult with glass (I will still silicon it in but because the silicon doesn't stick well to the perspex it can be pulled out). The teeth would also be a problem but you can buy plastic ones that sit on top, or just use some plastic mesh.

[HelifaxNZ]

Plastic teeth are expensive. Bought some from HFF. That's why I cut my own out. Maybe bigger slots than HFF, but does the trick. Later can add mesh if critters go over.

[suphew]

There a few places all on the same street in Petone, Sydney or sinclare st I think?? Anyway let your fingers do the walking.

Mine cost me about $50 for 4mm blue, 600mm by 600mm cut in half and bent. Came from a whole sheet not an off cut so cost me more. I cut my own teeth with a drimal (sp.)

[Brianemone]

it depends where you want the overflow as to which will be most practicle.

if its a corner overflow then glass is easiest and cheapest, if its anywhere else then go for the customer cut acrylic

[livebearer_breeder]

Cheers Craig, i think i want black Acrylic, i have a good dremal, so no issues there.

Shae